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“So she has chosen Joanna for me!” exclaimed I joyfully, and hastened back to the ball-room to call Joanna and her father to share my joy. When I had explained the matter to my bride, she said with deep emotion: “The last of my wishes is now fulfilled, in my knowledge that our union is attended by the blessing of her to whom we both owe so much. As for the money, Robert, I hope you will grant my first request, and dispose of a part of the interest in behalf of the sufferers at Herzfelde to whose misfortune it is that I owe the happiness of belonging to you.”

Gladly did I comply with the request of my lovely bride,