The Freemason's Daughter: A Novel — page 204: what you’re looking at

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THE FREEMASONS DAUGHTER. 197 as an affectionate heart would do under such distressing circumstances. That same night a summons was issued, and the masters and wardens of the different masonic lodges in Manchester met together: what passed can only be guessed at, by the majority of our readers, from the progress of our tale. We respect the landmarks too much to lift the veil which covers the entrance to the sanctuary. COUN Goo! SS (SO mn