"Am I not to--to go back to Washin'ton?" She tried to smile.

"When Prince Dantan says we may, perhaps."

"Oh, he is my friend," she cried in great relief. "I can get any favor I

ask of him. Oh, Paul, Paul, I know that my folks will think I'm an awful

fool, but I can't help it. I shall let you know that I intend to be a

blissful one, at least."

He kissed her time and again, out there in the dark, soft light of the

fairy grotto.

"Before we can be married, dearest, I have a journey of some importance

to take," he announced, as they arose to leave the bower behind.

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"A journey? Where?"

"To Vienna. I have an account to settle with a man who has just taken up

his residence there." His hand went to his sword-hilt and his dark eyes

gleamed with the fire she loved. "Count Marlanx and I have postponed

business to attend to, dearest. Have no fear for me. My sword is honest

and I shall bring it back to you myself."

She shuddered and knew that it would be as he said.




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