[Old Saint Paul’s by William Harrison Ainsworth]@TWC D-Link bookOld Saint Paul’s BOOK THE SECOND 140/210
"From what I have seen, he is likely to, revolt at it." "Every man is glad to get rid of a rival," rejoined Judith. "Granted," replied Chowles; "but no man will _pay_ for the riddance when the plague will accomplish it for him for nothing." "With due attention, I would answer for that youth's recovery," said Judith.
"It is not an incurable case, like Mr.Quatremain's.
And so Doctor Hodges, when he comes, will pronounce it." Shortly after this, Nizza Macaseree appeared with a countenance fraught with anxiety, and informed them that Doctor Hodges was from home, and would not probably return till late at night. "That's unfortunate," said Judith.
"Luckily, however, there are other doctors in London, and some who understand the treatment of the plague far better than he does--Sibbald, the apothecary of Clerkenwell, for instance." "Do you think Sibbald would attend him ?" asked Nizza, eagerly. "To be sure he would," replied Mrs.Malmayns, "if he were paid for it. But you seem greatly interested about this youth.
I have been young, and know what effect good looks and a manly deportment have upon our sex.
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