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Peg Woffington

CHAPTER XI
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Pomander cursed her ready wit, which had disappointed him of his catastrophe.

Vane wrote on a slip of paper: "Pity and respect the innocent!" and passed it to Mrs.Woffington.

He could not have done a more superfluous or injudicious thing.
"And now, Ernest," cried Mabel, "for the news from Willoughby." Vane stopped her in dismay.

He felt how many satirical eyes and ears were upon him and his wife.

"Pray go and change your dress first, Mabel," cried he, fully determined that on her return she should not find the present party there.
Mrs.Vane cast an imploring look on Mrs.Woffington.


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