The same thought had crossed her mind.
"How did you know I lived here ?" he went on.
"Well I--I opened the other end of the purse and read what was on the papers inside.

It was very wrong.

You'll forgive me, won't you ?" "I'd forgive you anything.

You descended upon me like an angel.

Not many young ladies of your station would have had the courage to set foot in Grub Street." A smile trembled on Lavinia's tempting lips.
"My station?
What then do you think is my station ?" "How can I tell?
I take you to be a lady, madam.