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After closing the door, Mrs. Calverley approached the large Psyche that stood opposite her, and ejaculated, "No wonder Laura was struck by my appearance! I do look frightfully pale! I must take care my looks don't betray me."
But her countenance assumed a deathly hue, and her limbs seemed scarcely able to support her as she moved towards the door communicating with, the dressing-room.