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Esmeralda's hand closed tightly, and she raised her head and looked at Lady Ada's pale face for an instant, then lowered her eyes.
"I have just been down to see if they are ready," she said. "The carriage is at the door, and Lord Trafford is waiting-- What is the matter?" she broke off, as she saw Esmeralda's face.