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Title: Lucy and Their Majesties, a comedy in wax
Year: 1800 (1800s)
Authors: Farjeon, B. L. (Benjamin Leopold), 1833-1903
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Publisher: New York, The Century co., 1904
Contributing Library: New York Public Library
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ol-room,waiting for their breakfast. Richard Cceur 172 LUCY AND THEIR MAJESTIES de Lion is keeping an eye on Richard III, who,as usual, is not in a very good humor; and mydear little Tom Thumb has been invaluable.Was nt cook surprised to see Henry VIIIand Queen Elizabeth ? asked Lucy. Whatdid she say? 1 Surprised! I should think she was sur-prised. As for what she said, she did not saymuch. Henry did most of the talking. If youhad heard how he wheedled her, you wouldhave died laughing. There, run down; he hasbeen asking for you. She pushed Lucy good-humoredly out of the room, and shut the doorupon her. Now, Lydia, for our little bit ofbusiness. How far off does Harry Bowerlive? Lydias eyes glistened. About two milesfrom here. 1 Of course, said Mme. Tussaud, with atwinkle in her eyes, you have never writtento him? Oh, yes, I have—dozens and dozens oftimes, replied Lydia, roguishly. Humph! Does that comic little fellowwhom Henry VIII calls Flip of the Odd knowwhere Harry Bower lives ?
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Richard Coeur de Lion is keeping an eye on Richard III, who, as usual, is not in a very good humor THE NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARY ASTOR, LENOXTILDEN FOUNDATIONS A LITTLE STORM 175 Yes. 1 He has taken letters to Harry, eh ? Nowsit down and write to Harry, and tell him tobe here at twelve oclock sharp, without fail.But papa has forbidden him the house!exclaimed Lydia. Leave that to me. I am responsible foreverything. Write the letter, and Flip shalltake it. Tell him to come to the front doorand ring the bell, and not to be surprised atanything he sees. He must not ask Flip anyquestions, because the boy is sworn to secrecy.Perhaps one of my celebrities will open thedoor to Harry. By the way, can he spare asovereign or two? Oh, yes; he has a little income of hisown. I am glad to hear it. Tell him to buyten or twelve pounds of the very finest choc-olate creams he can obtain. Of course you arefond of chocolate creams ? Yes, indeed I am! Harry often bringsme some. But you are not so fond of the

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