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PS undefined (Yes, capital! and in the meantime, my dear good aunt, who has always fought poor Bradshaw's battles with her good-for-nothing old wretch of a husband, has promised to send me word in case anything of importance occurs. (listening, and suddenly) Hark!)

PS undefined (There's no danger, I've locked the door.)

PS undefined (I'm sure I heard a noise.)

PS undefined (Pshaw! what of that? I've examined the room thoroughly; that (pointing to closet door flat) is a mere closet, with shelves; and that door, (pointing to door ) which otherwise might have proved an awkward affair for us, is, luckily, firmly and securely nailed up.)

PS undefined ((seeing them—aside) Woman?—the devil! (aloud) Hush! don't be alarmed, ladies, I beg; and above all, don't scream, I implore!)

PS undefined (But who are you, Sir? and what do you want, Sir?)

PS undefined (Yes, Sir, what do you want, Sir? and who are you, Sir?)

PS undefined (One at a time, ladies, if you love me!)

PS undefined (My name is Bagshaw—John Bagshaw, a medical student, at your service. I live in the adjoining apartment; and find one room not enough, I naturally concluded that door led to another;—the door wasn't disposed to yield—I was determined not to give way, and you—know the rest.)