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"I shall see you Christmas Eve," I said, "wherever

you may be"

"In three days? Then you will cohted to see you,-and

flattered! Just think of throwing away a fortune to

satisfy one's curiosity! I'ratified,

on the whole, Mr Glenarive the

honor I have pledged to ain"

"That is a great deal,-for so small a voice; but

h, but his fortune is a ain It would be pleasant to

discuss the subject further It interests me particularly"

"In three days I shall see you," I said

She was instantly grave

"No! Please do not try It would be a great mistake

And, anyhow, you can hardly co invited"

"That matter is closed Wherever you are on Christmas

Eve I shall find you," I said, and feltthat Iaway "I'm sorry I