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The Bedford-Row Conspiracy | William Makepeace Thackeray | |
II. Shows how the plot began to thicken in or about Bedford Row. |
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He wrote hastily a few lines. "Snooks, put on your bonnet," said he, "and carry this--YOU KNOW WHERE!" he added, in a hollow, heart-breaking tone of voice, that affected poor Snooks almost to tears. She went, however, with the note, which was to this purpose:-- "Lucy! Lucy! my soul's love--what, what has happened? I am writing this"--(a gulp of brandy-and-water)--"in a state bordering on distraction--madness--insanity"(another). "Why did you send me out of the coach in that cruel cruel way? Write to me a word, a line-- tell me, tell me, I may come to you--and leave me not in this agonising condition; your faithful"(glog--glog--glog--the whole glass)-- "J.P." He never signed John Perkins in full--he couldn't, it was so unromantic. Well, this missive was despatched by Mrs. Snooks, and Perkins, in a fearful state of excitement, haggard, wild, and with more brandy-and-water, awaited the return of his messenger. When at length, after about an absence of forty years, as it seemed to him, the old lady returned with a large packet, Perkins seized it with a trembling hand, and was yet more frightened to see the handwriting of Mrs. or Miss Biggs. |
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