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Mr Van de Werve thought it better to change the conversation, and said to

Deodati: "Let us not forget, signor, that we are eously under a painful suspense, and in a ht be unequal Have you heard nothing since the nor Turchi about an hour before 'Change," said the old

gentleood Turchi! he seemed even more dejected

than we Within the last five days, he has lost so nize hi until night he is running about froh he were a beloved brother"

"Truly," said Mary, "his is a generous heart Poor Simon! I have sometimes

been unjust to him; but it is in affliction that we learn who are our true

friends For the rest of my life I will respect and esteem him"

"He will meet me here, presently," replied Deodati "He may have some

particular communication to make to me, for he seemed to desire a private

conversation The arrival of so to nor Turchi"

"Quarrelled!" said Mr Van de Werve, in astonishment