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Show f39 "We still have a few olives in the brine," said Benjamen . "And some muffins!" said Joseph. Barbara was noticeably absent as-the children worked together to make a small platter of food. Joseph noticed that Samuel was making a separate small basketful. "What's that for, Samuel?" asked Joseph. "Father. He can take it with him." "Soon everything was ready. The family approached the guard bearing their gift. "Will thee have something to eat?" Jane was the spokesman . "Thank you," he smiled. The family watched the guard take a few bites. Whn he noticed their eyes all fast upon him, he slowed his eating and took to conversation. "The housekeeper here. What's her name?" Benjamen was quick to respond, "Elise. Why'd you ask?" "I know her. And now that you've said her name, I'm sure she's one and the same." "Are you an old friend?" asked Joseph. The guard laughed. "You could say so. I knew her when she was in the Clink Prison. I used to jail-keep there before transferring to Newgate." ' "The Clink Prison?" Benny's eyes went wide. "Tell us more," said Samuel. |