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"Whereas, yesterday evening at ten o'clock Richard Hardie, Esq., of Musgrove Cottage, Barkington, was assaulted at his own door by three ruffians, who rifled his pockets, and read his private memoranda, and committed other acts of violence, the shock of which has laid him on a bed of sickness, the above reward shall be paid to any person, or persons, who will give such information as shall lead to the detection of all or any one of the miscreants concerned in this outrage.
Henley is a long way from Barkington, but it is a pretty place; all the ladies admire it, and like to see both the universities out and a stunning race. Oh, well, there is an epithet. One would think thunder was going to race lightning, instead of Oxford Cambridge." " If you can come, please write, and I will get you nice lodgings; I will not let you go to a noisy inn.
He's to have the Exchequer next session, and there's the Egyptian loan and Lord knows what else. We only wanted you to split the Reform vote because accidents might happen after Hughes had made a score at Barkington." "I see," said Fisher, "and you, I think, are a pillar and ornament of the Reform party. As you say, I am not clever."
Look here, Maxley, old fellow," said Alfred sarcastically, "you must go to the workhouse, and stay there till you hoe a pauper; take him for a crocodile and kill him; then you will get into an asylum whether the Barkington magistrates like it or not: that is the routine, I believe; and as reasonable as most routine." Dr. Wycherley admired Alfred for this, and whispered Mr.
They rose to their feet, and said, "This will be the gentleman, madam?" "Yes," said Mrs. Archbold. "Your servant, sir," said the man very civilly. "If you are ready we are." SAMPSON'S placard was on Barkington walls, and inside the asylum Alfred was softening hearts and buying consciences, as related; so, in fact, he had two strings to his bow.
They will show you his letter from India, announcing his return with the money." "Where do they live?" "Albion Villa, Barkington." Mr. Abbott noted the address in his book, and Alfred, mightily cheered and encouraged by this sensible act, went on to describe the various indications, which, insufficient singly, had by their united force driven him to his conclusion.
Dodd looking full at her, and saying interrogatively, "I wonder how that young gentleman could know about your being ill ?" At this Julia eyed her plate very attentively, and murmured, "I believe it is all over the town: and seriously too; so Mrs. Maxley says, for she tells me that in Barkington if more than one doctor is sent for, that bodes ill for the patient."
Edward took unfurnished apartments in London, near Russell Square: a locality in which, as he learned from the 'Tiser, the rooms were large and cheap. He packed just so much furniture as was essential; no knick-knacks. It was to go by rail on Monday; Mrs. Dodd and Julia were to follow on Tuesday: Edward to stay at Barkington and look after the sale. Meantime their secret ally, Mr.
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