The Mysteries of the Court of London — page 117: what you’re looking at

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94 THE COURT OF LONDON ‘“‘T sincerely wish you a hundred of such customers, and I can assure you that I should not grow impatient while you were attending to them all.”’ ‘Thank you for your kindness,’’ said Mrs. Brace; and as she returned to her seat, she endeavoured to conceal a sob under a short cough. ‘“ Now, I think we have but little more to say to each other, after all,’’ continued the black page. “You fully comprehend, madam, the services and the assistance that are required at your hands; namely, a complaisant parson who will ask no questions and even perform the marriage ceremony in the dark if needs be, and a suite of apartments in your other establishment.” ‘Your noble master shall be fully accommodated in every way,’ returned Mrs. Brace. ‘‘ At nine o’clock to-morrow evening, all the arrangements shall be completed so far as I am concerned.” ‘“ Then I will not intrude longer upon your time, madam,’ said Rao, rising from his seat; ‘‘ for it is already late.”’ The black page accordingly took his departure, and the milliner was left alone to reflect upon all that had occurred during the last hour. CONNIE IOOLKS (E(@)