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JENNIE CONVERSES WITH A YOUNG MAN SHE THINKS MUCH OF.
When the train started, they were seated together in a carriage far forward.
"One of my failings," said the girl, "is to act first, and think afterwards.

I am sorry now that I asked you to send that telegram to the Princess." "Why ?" "Because I have a great deal to tell you, and perhaps you may wish to withdraw from the rash engagement you have undertaken." "A likely thing!" cried the ardent lover.

"Indeed, Miss Princess, if you think you can get rid of me as easily as all that, you are very much mistaken." "Well, I want to tell you why I did not allow you to resign." Slowly she undid the large buttons of her jacket, then, taking it by the lapel and holding it so that no one else could see, she drew partly forth from the inside pocket the large envelope, until the stamp of the Embassy was plainly visible.

Lord Donal's eyes opened to their widest capacity, and his breath seemed to stop.
"Great heavens!" he gasped at last, "do you mean to say _you_ have it ?" "Yes," she said, buttoning up her jacket again.