"A Tale of Two Cities"
by Charles Dickens

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     He walked to and fro, with thoughts very busy, until it was time to return to Tellson's and take leave of Mr. Lorry. As soon as he arrived in Paris he would present himself to this old friend, but he must say nothing of his intention now.

     A carriage with post-horses was ready at the Bank door, and Jerry was booted and equipped.

     "I have delivered that letter," said Charles Darnay to Mr. Lorry. "I would not consent to your being charged with any written answer, but perhaps you will take a verbal one?"

     "That I will, and readily," said Mr. Lorry, "if it is not dangerous."

 

     "Not at all. Though it is to a prisoner in the Abbaye."

     "What is his name?" said Mr. Lorry, with his open pocket-book in his hand.

     "Gabelle."

     "Gabelle. And what is the message to the unfortunate Gabelle in prison?"

     'Simply, "that he has received the letter, and will come."'

     "Any time mentioned?"

 
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