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The American Baron

CHAPTER III
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And another time in the picture-gallery; and yesterday in a shop; and this morning at the Cathedral." "The Cathedral!" "Yes, Kitty.

You know we all went, and Lady Dalrymple would not go up.
So Ethel and I went up.

And when we got up to the top I walked about, and Ethel sat down to admire the view.

And, you know, I found myself off at a little distance, when suddenly I saw Count Girasole.

And then, you know, he--he--proposed." Mrs.Willoughby sat silent for some time.
"And what did you say to him ?" she asked at length.
"Why, what else could I say ?" "What else than _what_ ?" "I don't see why you should act _so_ like a grand inquisitor, Kitty.
You really make me feel quite nervous," said Minnie, who put her little rosy-tipped fingers to one of her eyes, and attempted a sob, which turned out a failure.
"Oh, I only asked you what you told him, you know." "Well," said Minnie, gravely, "I told him, you know, that I was awfully grateful to him, and that I'd give any thing if I could to express my gratitude.


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