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With Cardo the hours slipped by quickly His father had ive him, and Betto had endless explanations to loves in your pocket, Mr Cardo, and your clean

handkerchiefs are in the leather portmanteau; but only six are by

the"

Gwynne Ellis had accos at

Abersethin, and after breakfast returned to Brynderyn; they had all

been charmed with the bride's appearance

"By Jove! Ellis," Chester had said, "I think I envy that Wynne in spite

of the parting I have never seen such a lovely bride!"

"Any more pearls of the sort to be found in this out-of-the-way place?"

asked Wilson

"No, I have seen none," said Ellis; "and I doubt if you will find one

anywhere," for he was an enthusiastic admirer of Valmai

"I have quite enjoyed the part we have taken in this romantic little

affair--eh, Wilson?"

"Ra--ther!" he replied

"But don't forget it is to be a dead secret," said Ellis, as he left

the door

"Oh! honour bright!"

At two o'clock punctually Cardo and his father seated thee the Vicar affected, and when