The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 247: what you’re looking at

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MRS. BRACE AND MR. GRUMLEY 217 and compassionate aid I expect to find a home at the abode of a lady with whom he is accquainted.” ‘I am perfectly aware that I have not the least right to demand of you an account of your conduct,” said Mrs. Brace, now feeling herself piqued, inasmuch as she saw that the orphan had purposely avoided naming the lady and mentioning the address whereunto she had alluded. ‘ But at the same time,’’ continued the milliner, almost immedi- ately recovering her good humour, “I am overjoyed to hear that your prospects are so agreeable, and I wish you all possible happiness to compensate for the misery you have endured this day.”’ ‘“‘ Farewell, Mrs. Brace,’’ said Rose, tendering her hand to the milliner. ‘‘ Once more do I thank you for your kindness in this affair.”’ ‘‘ And you will forget the past, dear Rose? ’’ whispered Mrs. Brace, as she stooped forward and kissed her upon the cheek. ‘* Yes, I have promised to do so, and I wil] keep my word,” responded the orphan. The milliner then took her departure; and a few minutes afterward George Woodfall and Rose Foster entered a hackney-coach which had been sent for at their request. A considerable crowd was gathered in the street to catch a glimpse of the charming girl as she came forth from the office, and loud cheers welcomed her as the artist handed her into the vehicle. The coach drove rapidly away; the multitude dispersed; and while Rose Foster was being conducted to the mansion of the Marchioness of Bellenden, the Honourable Arthur Eaton was entering a solitary cell within the sinister-looking walls of Newgate. (€(0) mG 6)(0)©)