The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 109: what you’re looking at

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RAO AND THE MILLINER 87 Brace, once more smiling with the archness and gaiety of happier times. ‘“ Yes, madam, I know all about your establishment and yourself,” said Rao; and the glance which he threw upon the milliner seemed to flash with the vividness of lightning. ‘But enough on that head,” he instantaneously added. ‘‘ T think that we now understand each other relative to the business — ”’ But Rao suddenly stopped short, for Mrs. Brace started _ nervously from her seat as a ring at the street door bell met her ears. | ‘“‘Excuse my absence for a few moments,” she said, immediately recovering herself. ‘‘ The servants are all gone to bed, and I must answer that summons — ”’ | “Do not hurry yourself, madam, on my account,’ inter- rupted Rao. Mrs. Brace smiled an acknowledgment of the youth’s courtesy, and then hastily quitted the room. (COMMUG XO) cS (G(O)