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For soondola Mr Van de

Werve contenor

Deodati was deeply aze

The Italian noble was the first to break silence "Co people happy"

"With all hter is descended

from an illustrious house; she must live in the world in a manner to do

honor to her birth; as her father, I have duties to fulfil which I cannot

disregard"

"Poor Geroninor Deodati, in a tone of coh "You would accuse irl would hate the old man for his insensibility It was not

for that I crossed the seas inhis hand to Mr Van de Werve,

he said: "My lord, I wish to show ood-will I accept entirely your

conditions, and in recompense for my sacrifices I ask only your

friendship Shall our children then be happy?"

Mr Van de Werve grasped cordially the hand which was extended to hientleman; he will be your

second father"

Mary cast herself into the arms of the old man; a cry of joy escaped the

lips of Geronih they comprehended but little

of what they saere touched