Your reputation will be our shield." "Well, madam, now you mention it, they are like enough to take that ground.

They despise all I do; if they did not--" "You would despise them." At this moment the pair were startled by the sound of a coach.

Triplet turned as pale as ashes.

Mrs.Woffington had her misgivings; but, not choosing to increase the difficulty, she would not let Triplet, whose self-possession she doubted, see any sign of emotion in her.
"Lock the door," said she, firmly, "and don't be silly.

Now hold up my green baize petticoat, and let me be in a half-light.