Amusement Only

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A SUFFOLK COURTSHIP. By M. Betham-Edwards. Author of Kitty, Dr. Jacob, Brother Gabriel, The Lord of the Harvest, &c.
THE DISHONOUR OF FRANK SCOTT. By M. Hamilton, Author of A Self-Denying Ordinance, McLeod of the Camerons, &c.
A DAUGHTER OF WITCHES. A Romance. By Joanna B. Wood, Author of The Untempered Wind, Judith Moore, &c.
THE WORLD'S SLOW STAIN. By Harold Vallings, Author of The Transgression of Terence Clancy, A Month of Madness, &c.
MOTHER-SISTER. By Edwin Puqh, Author of Tony Drum, The Man of Straw, &c.
Has the Duchess returned?
Knowles came further into the room. He had a letter on a salver. When the Duke had taken it, Knowles still lingered. The Duke glanced at him.
Is an answer required?
No, your Grace. Still Knowles lingered. Something a little singular has happened. The carriage has returned without the Duchess, and the men say that they thought her Grace was in it.
What do you mean?
I hardly understand myself, your Grace. Perhaps you would like to see Barnes.