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Manasseh

CHAPTER IV
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"And we have to thank you, Mr.Adorjan, for the suggestion." With an impulsive movement she extended her hand to the young artist, who scarcely ventured to touch her finger-tips in return.
"Very well, then," said he, "we will try the mountain road; and let us take no luggage but what we can carry in our hands.

When we come to a beautiful waterfall we will sketch it, and when we chance upon a fine view we will celebrate its beauties in song." "Yes, and people will take us for strolling minstrels," interposed the princess; "and we must drop our real names and titles.

Mr.Zimandy shall be the impresario, and Madam Dormandy the prima-donna; they can pass for husband and wife.

We two can be brother and sister.

What is your sister's name ?" "Anna." "Lend me her name for a little while, will you?
You don't object ?" Manasseh turned strangely sober.


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