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"It has been a great day," said the rascal, with a laugh "A thousand

crowns!"

I separated the portières an inch He stood at the side of the piano,

upon which he leaned an elbow He was certainly handsoht

after by women of a low class The princess stood at Steinbock's left

and the Honorable Betty at his right, erect, their faces expressing

nothing, so forced was the repose

"I never expected so great an honor To wed a princess, when that

princess is your Highness! Faith, it is fine!"

"Youa key

"Remember, you have only twenty-four hours between you and prison You

waste valuable time"

"What! you wish to be rid of ht One does not part with one's wife at this rate"

Leopold, the caretaker, esture

"Cohed Steinbock

"Within certain bounds," returned the old h time you were off You are foolhardy to match your chances with

justice Prison stares you in the face"

"Bah! Do you believe it?"

"It is a positive fact," added the princess