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Dwelt She also in his heart? Antonia's eyes followed him with anxiety.
As the Door closed after him, it seemed to her as had she lost some one essential to her happiness.
A tear stole in silence down her cheek. 'He is separated from the world!' said She to herself; 'Perhaps, I shall never see him more!' As she wiped away the tear, Lorenzo observed her action. 'Are you satisfied with our Orator ?' said He; 'Or do you think that Madrid overrates his talents ?' Antonia's heart was so filled with admiration for the Monk, that She eagerly seized the opportunity of speaking of him: Besides, as She now no longer considered Lorenzo as an absolute Stranger, She was less embarrassed by her excessive timidity. 'Oh! He far exceeds all my expectations,' answered She; 'Till this moment I had no idea of the powers of eloquence.
But when He spoke, his voice inspired me with such interest, such esteem, I might almost say such affection for him, that I am myself astonished at the acuteness of my feelings.' Lorenzo smiled at the strength of her expressions. 'You are young and just entering into life,' said He; 'Your heart, new to the world and full of warmth and sensibility, receives its first impressions with eagerness.
Artless yourself, you suspect not others of deceit; and viewing the world through the medium of your own truth and innocence, you fancy all who surround you to deserve your confidence and esteem.
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