The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 26: what you’re looking at

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8 THE COURT OF LONDON she became considerably tranquillized. They were then all enabled to converse more calmly and seriously upon the un- happy event which had occasioned Pauline so much sorrow; and the Duchess of Devonshire took an opportunity to hint that she was the bearer of such good tidings for Mr. Clarendon in one sense that he would be partially consoled for the evil intelligence awaiting him in another. Thus did three hours pass away; and the timepiece on the mantel was striking four, when a hackney-coach drove up to the front door, and Mr. Clarendon alighted. But instead of immediately entering the house, he turned to hand a lady from the vehicle; and this fair companion, taking his arm, passed into the dwelling with him. Another minute, and the drawing-room door being thrown open, Mr. Clarendon and Fernanda appeared upon the thresh- old; and the former, leading his companion toward Pauline, said, ‘‘ My dear child, this lady has consented to ensure my happiness by becoming my wife. It is for you to welcome her to that home over which she will henceforth preside with the dignity, grace, and kindness natural to her character.” GOnNGooOo S (CO)