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Harry Anguish was a discreet, forbearing fellow He did not deh natural wit in his merry head to see that in connection with their departure there was so that would not admit of discussion, even by confidential friends He shrewdly formed his own conclusions and held his peace Nor did he betray surprise when Lorry informed him, in answer to a question, that he intended to re that he could not expect him to do likewise if he preferred to return to Paris But Mr Anguish preferred to remar told him she would always be happy to see him at the castle, and had he any reason to renounce its walls? And so it was that they tarried together

Lorry loitered ailoohts He reasoned that it isdoer than reason held him in Edelweiss He ventured several times to the castle wall, but turned back resolutely There was hope in his breast that she ht send for hi her should she ride through the streets Anguish, on the other hand, visited the castle daily He spent hours with the pretty Countess, undismayed by the noble moths that fluttered about her flaay He brought to Lorry's ears all that he could learn of the Princess Several times he had seen her and had spoken with her She inquired casually after the health of his friend, but nothing hness was sleeping soundly, eating heartily and apparently enjoying the best of spirits--infor to the one who received it second-hand

They had been at the hotel for over a hen one afternoon Anguish rushed into the room, out of breath and scarcely able to control his excitement

"What's up?" cried Lorry "Has the Countess sacked you?"

"Not on your coin! But so is up, and I a Prince Gabriel of being the chief rascal in the abduction job? Well,to stake my life that he is the e of the bed and drew the first long breath he had had in a long time

"Why do you think so?" de just now I didn't knoho the felloas at first, but he was talking to so soldiers as I passed As soon as I heard his voice I kneas Michael There isn't any question about it, Lorry I am positive He did not observe me, but I suppose by this time he has learned that his little job was frustrated by two Aates He has nerve to come here, hasn't he?"