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"But, dear Baron," said the little Princess, "don't you think there was

an affair of the heart after all?" and the little pluain "The Pope seems to have half of humanity on his

side already--he has the women apparently"

All this ti

noise like the swar of bees, but now a shrill voice came up from the

croith the sudden swish of a rocket

"Look out!"

The young Ro over the balcony, turned his head

back and said: "Donna Roone froe wheels apparently," said Don Caht as if from sudden pain

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The return of the Baron was announced by the faint rustle of a silk

under-skirt and a light yet decided step keeping pace with his own He

came back with Donna Ronity he looked pleased and proud

The lady herself was brilliantly aniave an instant impression of perfect health, and

there was physical health also in the brightness of her eyes and the

gaiety of her expression Her face was lighted up by a smile which