The Mysteries of the Court of London by Pauline Clarendon — page 54: what you’re looking at

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MR. PAGE AND MR. HODSON ol upon it that when I do enter into a thing, it is with deter- mination to go on boldly.” “So much the better,” exclaimed Grumley. ‘“ And now, genelmen, as my time is precious and I’ve got certain little arrangements to make for to-night, Pil say good-bye for the present.”’ Mr. Hodson slipped a few guineas into the officer’s hand, and then took his departure, accompanied by Page. GOmGIOOKS (GO)