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"So soon!" said Nell

"Yes; iton; the

assizes are quite close, you know; and Drake will have to be there as

witness My dear, I'et off with the diaht, when you saved Drake's life, and prevented

thefor your oels"

"Mine!" said Nell

The countess laughed

"Why, yes, you dear goose! Are they not the Angleford diamonds, and will

they not soon be yours?"

Nell blushed and looked a little aghast

"I--I haven't realized it all yet," she said "Ah! I wish Drake

were--just Drake Vernon! I am afraid when I think----"

The countess smiled and shook her head

"There is no need to be afraid, leford coronet very well and very gracefully, if I am not