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here?"

"That is sley

wishes to know soo?"

"Madaht you

now"

"Then you have seen her already?"

"I have"

"And love her?"

"With all my heart!"

"A rapid flaht of sarcasm; "for one of whose very existence you did not dreao"

"Madahty, "love is not a

question of tisley," said the lady, somewhat sadly, "I am aware of

that Tell me what you wish to know, and if it be in my power, you shall

know it"

"A thousand thanks! Tellor dead?"

"She is alive"

"She has the plague?" said Sir Norman

"I know it"

"Will she recover?"

"She will"

"Where is she now?"

La Masque hesitated and seemed uncertain whether or not to reply, Sir

Norman passionately broke in: "Tell me, madam, for I must know!"