The String of Pearls (1850), p. 169

confusion and laughter of the bystanders, Arabella and Johanna rapidly retreated towards the City again, for they thought Ben might insist upon escorting them, and that, in such a case, it was possible enough the disguise of Johanna, good as it was, might not suffice to save her from the knowledge of one so well acquainted with her.

THE SECRET TRAP DISCOVERED IN TODD'S HOUSE.{Figure}

"Let us cross, Arabella," she said. "Let us cross, if it be but for one moment, to hear what the subject of the conversation between Todd and that man is."
"If you wish it, Johanna."
"I do, I do."
They crossed, and once again passed the shop of Todd, when they heard the man say—