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stared absently into space How long he stood that way he did not

recollect, but he was finally aroused by the sound of sla doors

and new voices He returned to his chair and waited for the

dénouement, which the marrow in his bones told him was about to

approach

It seemed incredible that he, of all persons, should be plucked out of

the practical ways of men and thrust into the unreal fantasies of

ro dash into a carriage

co ride with a princess, and all within three short

hours! It was like soazed at the toys again

And then the door opened and he was told to corand duke

had arrived

"This will be the final round-up," he laughed quietly, his thought

whi rides under

the starry night