The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 34: what you’re looking at

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16 THE COURT OF LONDON turning away; and as her eyes filled with tears, she was about to address herself to Lord Florimel, when the duchess, who was naturally of unbounded generosity, caught her in her arms and embraced her tenderly. _“* Yes, come with me, dear Pauline,” exclaimed Georgiana; ‘‘ and not only for a few hours, but for days and weeks and years may you command a home beneath my roof.”’ ‘A thousand thanks! ’’ murmured Pauline, bursting into tears. ‘‘ One moment, and I shall be with you.” And she hurried away to her own chamber, to put on her bonnet and scarf. But as she was about to quit the drawing-room, Lord Holderness stretched out his hand to retain her, for his heart suddenly gave way at the thought of losing his youngest born thus. “ Let the wilful girl have her own way,” said Fernanda, sharply, as she caught hold of her husband’s arm and drew it back. And. Lord Holderness made not another effort to induce Pauline to alter her determination. Two minutes elapsed, during which not a word was spoken in the drawing-room. At the expiration of that time a servant entered, and addressing himself to the duchess, said, ‘‘ Miss Clarendon is already seated in your Grace’s carriage.”’ Florimel and Georgiana accordingly took their leave of Lord and Lady Holderness; and the newly made peer, de- prived of both his daughters, was left alone with his bride, — that snake with the lovely skin. COMNIECLOO©