Chapter VII – On The Watch

The young lady was walking up and down the room, slashing the skirt of her habit with her riding whip. Her eyes sparkled with an angry flash, and a crimson glow burned under her clear brown skin. The young barrister knew very well by these diagnostics that his cousin was in a passion.

From Lady Audley's Secret

by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Our current read to meet and discuss on July 16, 2011!

From Chapter VII - After A Year

It was late the next morning when Lady Audley went down to breakfast—past ten o'clock. While she was sipping her coffee a servant brought her a sealed packet, and a book for her to sign.

"A telegraphic message!" she cried; for the convenient word telegram had not yet been invented. "What can be the matter?"

She looked up at her husband with wide-open, terrified eyes, and seemed half afraid to break the seal.

From Lady Audley's Secret

by Mary Elizabeth Braddon

Our current read to meet and discuss on July 16, 2011!