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He caain held out both his hands

Not knohat to do,--for, in my astonishave hirasped them

heartily, raised them to his lips, kissed them, and still held them

"You acted noble, ot

it!"

At a change in histo embrace me, I laid

a hand upon his breast and put hirateful to me for what I did when

I was a little child, I hope you have shown your gratitude by

your way of life If you have come here to thank me, it was not

necessary Still, however you have foundthat has brought you here, and I will not repulse

you; but surely you must understand that--I--"

My attention was so attracted by the singularity of his fixed look at

," he observed, e had confronted one another

in silence, "that surely I must understand What, surely must I

understand?"