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The Wanderer’s Necklace

CHAPTER IV
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To heaven, perchance, but by a royal road.
Whatever you may think of some others, marriage is an honourable estate, my Christian friend, especially if a man marries well.

And now good-bye; we shall meet again at the palace, whither you will repair to-morrow morning.

Not before, since I am engaged in directing the furnishment of your new quarters in the right wing, and, though the workmen labour all night, they will not be finished until then.

Good-bye, General Olaf.
Your servant Martina salutes you and your star," and she curtsied before me until her knees almost touched the ground..


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