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been rejected, and that Geronimo had succeeded where the powerful

adht deeply wounded his pride He scowled at Geronie and jealousy goaded him almost to

hue, would

betray his emotion, and to conceal it he covered his eyes with his hand

Deodati asked hinor Turchi? Are you ill?"

"The heat is intolerable," said Sis

"Heat?" murmured Deodati; "it does not seem to me very wararden, signor?"

But Turchi raised his head, and snor, for your kindness I feel e lustre, and its brilliant light nor, there is the beautiful Mary, la bionda

lia!"

Mr Van de Werve appeared at this moment at the door, and introduced his

beloved child A h the assehter

The beauty of Mary surpassed all expectation Her dress consisted of a

flowing robe of silver-colored satin, with no other ornaold thread Her own blonde hair was arranged around her head in the

form of a crown, in the centre of which were placed some white flowers

fastened by choice pearls But the ade blue eyes, her brilliant coentle, innocent, modest smile which

mirrored on her face the peace and joy of her soul