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300 himself, in the Netherlands, at the present time! And then the Prince of Orange admired and purchased my last picture, and has promised to hang it in his salon in the Prinsenhof. But what of thy great ambition, sister

“Ah!” she answered laughingly. “I have studied medicine till I have it at my finger  ends. I am the daughter of one physician, and am about to become the wife of another! What more can I ask? I am content, Gysbert!”

“But is it not splendid,” said the boy, “that the Prince is to be present at the wedding! Thou art much honored, Jacqueline, and I am wild to see him again. He is still my hero and ideal!”

“Thou hast not yet seen the present he sent,” added Jacqueline. “It came but a short time ago. Look!” She held out her arm and exhibited a beautiful bracelet set  with many pearls. In the center was a small gold plate on which was engraved: