"
MEANWHILE, Peg was passing her time wearily enough in prison. It was
certainly provoking to be deprived of her freedom just when she was
likely to make it most profitable. After some reflection, she
determined to send for Mrs. Clifton, and reveal to her all she knew,
trusting to her generosity for a recompense.
To one of the officers of the prison she communicated the
intelligence that she had an important revelation to make to Mrs.
Clifton, and absolutely refused to make it unless the lady would
visit her in prison.
Scarcely had Mrs. Clifton returned home, after recovering her child,
than the bell rang, and a stranger was introduced.
"Is this Mrs. Clifton?" he inquired.
"It is."
"Then I have a message for you."
The lady inclined her head.
"You must know, madam, that I am one of the officers connected with
the City Prison. A woman was placed in confinement this morning, who
says she has a most important communication to make to you, but
declines to make it except to you in person."
"Can you bring her here, sir?"
"That is impossible. We will give you every facility, however, for
visiting her in prison."
"It must be Peg," whispered Ida; "the woman that carried me off."
Such a request Mrs. Clifton could not refuse. She at once made ready
to accompany the officer. She resolved to carry Ida with her,
fearful that, unless she kept her in her immediate presence, she
might disappear again as before.
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