Chapter 11: The Mark upon My Lady's Wrist

⁠​​​‌​​​​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌​‌‌​‌‌‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌‌‌‌​‌‌​​​‌‌‌​‌‌‌​​​​​⁠Robert found Sir Michael and Lady Audley in the drawing-room. My lady was sitting on a music-stool before the grand piano, turning over the leaves of some new music. She twirled upon the revolving seat, making a rustling with her silk flounces, as Mr. Robert Audley's name was announced; then, leaving the piano, she made her nephew a pretty, mock ceremonious courtesy.

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