I read the billet, was astonished at its contents, and showed it Lord Hyndford.

But I will read his words, and Bill read the billet to his accomplice.

It seems, when she read the billet-Nowindeed, said she, am I a lost creature!

The Duke having read the billet, which fully justified him, presented it to her to read, and told her she might possibly know the hand.

"Short and sharp!" exclaimed Stevens as he read the billet.

"Keep it, keep it, till the letter is read , then bring it me; I shall read the billet's tenor in your eyes."