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Jack Sheppard Vol II (of III)

Jack Sheppard Vol II (of III)

Harrison Ainsworth, William
Ballin, G-Ph

Paperback

Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 154135365X
ISBN13: 9781541353657
Publisher: Createspace
Published: Dec 29 2016
Pages: 232
Weight: 0.70
Height: 0.49 Width: 5.98 Depth: 9.02
Language: English
Extract: CHAPTER XIII. THE MAGDALENE. The household of the worthy carpenter, it may be conceived, was thrown into the utmost confusion and distress by the unaccountable disappearance of the two boys. As time wore on, and they did not return, Mr. Wood's anxiety grew so insupportable, that he seized his hat with the intention of sallying forth in search of them, though he did not know whither to bend his steps, when his departure was arrested by a gentle knock at the door. There he is! cried Winifred, starting up, joyfully, and proving by the exclamation that her thoughts were dwelling upon one subject only. There he is! I fear not, said her father, with a doubtful shake of the head. Thames would let himself in; and Jack generally finds an entrance through the backdoor or the shop-window, when he has been out at untimely hours. But, go and see who it is, love. Stay! I'll go myself. His daughter, however, anticipated him. She flew to the door, but returned the next minute, looking deeply disappointed, and bringing the intelligence that it was only Mrs. Sheppard. Who? almost screamed Mrs. Wood. Jack Sheppard's mother, answered the little girl, dejectedly; she has brought a basket of eggs from Willesden, and some flowers for you. For me! vociferated Mrs. Wood, in indignant surprise. Eggs for me! You mistake, child. They must be for your father...........

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