[The Newcomes by William Makepeace Thackeray]@TWC D-Link bookThe Newcomes CHAPTER X 21/28
Did you know he was here ?" Julia says, that she had but that moment read in the Brighton papers the arrival of the Earl of Kew and the Honourable J.Belsize at the Albion. "I am sure they are here for some mischief," cries the old lady, delighted.
"Whenever George and John Belsize are together, I know there is some wickedness planning.
What do you know, Doctor? I see by your face you know something.
Do tell it me, that I may write it to his odious psalm-singing mother." Doctor H.'s face does indeed wear a knowing look.
He simpers and says, "I did see Lord Kew driving this morning, first with the Honourable Mr. Belsize, and afterwards"-- here he glances towards Lady Julia, as if to say, "Before an unmarried lady, I do not like to tell your ladyship with whom I saw Lord Kew driving, after he had left the Honourable Mr. Belsize, who went to play a match with Captain Huxtable at tennis." "Are you afraid to speak before Julia ?" cries the elder lady.
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