The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 181: what you’re looking at

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THE MAIDEN’S CHAMBER 159 ‘Then do you know who she is?’ asked Miss Stanley, in astonishment. | ‘“ Yes, the daughter of Mrs. Owen who has hitherto dwelt at Richmond, near London, but who is now in Canterbury, and has been here the greatest portion of this day.” ‘Louisa, you astound me! Did she tell you anything particular? ”’ ‘No, nothing,’’ was the response. ‘‘ She is very un- happy, and has taken Mary away with her. One of her daughters, Emma, was murdered at Geneva. Agatha and Julia have gone mad.” “Oh, these are indeed frightful things,’ exclaimed Miss Stanley, with a cold shudder, and the tears trickled down her cheeks. Then, after a long pause, she said, “‘ Has Mrs. Owen left Canterbury? Will she come to see you again? ”’ “Yes, she will not quit England for two or three days. But hark! I hear footsteps on the stairs,” exclaimed Louisa, momentarily frightened by the sound, for she feared lest it should be the minor canon returning; but all in a moment recollecting that the servant had gone out, she said, “ It is Mary ” (alluding to the domestic) ‘‘ come back. She has been to escort Mrs. Owen and her daughter to the hotel.” It will be impossible to describe the mingled astonishment and joy with which the faithful servant received the intelli- gence that Miss Stanley had in so marvellous a manner shaken off the spell of paralysis and regained possession alike of her physical powers and her mental energies. But when she heard the adventure which had led to this sudden and almost miraculous recovery, the indignation she experienced that such an outrage should have been offered to Louisa was succeeded by a feeling of enthusiastic joy, as she ex- claimed, “‘ Well, miss, after all, we have to a certain extent to thank that wicked clergyman for his intrusion, since you have escaped unharmed, and your aunt has been revived by the occurrence.” Then the faithful servant was admitted into the chamber, and with tears did she offer her congratulations to Miss Stanley for what had taken place. “My dear Louisa,” said the aunt, ‘“ you must now retire to rest. Mary will remain with me for the night. Nay, but I insist upon it. You can arise early in the morning and come to me again, for we have still many things to talk about, (CCO)INN) (C (O jl KS a in