2-889-641 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Illustration to "Fred Holdsworth; or, Love and Pride", by Thomas Miller, 1850. 'There was a laugh round the table, which made Fred blush up to the ears ; while his aunt was delighted, for she (penetrating woman !) concluded that he was so deeply in love with her niece, as to have made the mistake while thinking of her ; and, as the wine-merchant also arrived at the same conclusion, they were very merry at Fred’s expense. Even the pretty cousin regained her composure, and looked at Fred archly ; but when she dropped her eyes again, it was only to give vent to a long-drawn sigh'. From "Illustrated London News", 1850.