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Rh “Having seen you, Maud,” returned Helen, “I sincerely wish I never had. Would it not be better if I ceased coming to you? I could not bear to be subjected to such an hour again.”

“Pooh, pooh! Foolish child! I tell you. I am not in my grave mood, Pallas. I may regret it, but can’t help it. Will you come to-morrow?”

“I fear I must not promise. I have much to do to-morrow.”

“Well, well; whenever you like. Goodbye. Don’t think too hardly of me. Helen. You know what power you have over me.”

“I wish I felt that I had any,” replied Helen.

And with these words they parted.