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 fleecy garments designed for Celeste's adornment. They were mysteries to him and seeing she was in a hurry, he put on his hat and went out.

The last article stowed away, Eletheer closed the trunk and went down into the dining-room, and being tired and wishing to be alone, she closed the door and threw herself into a large easy-chair before the fire. The night air was chill yet and the fire shed a grateful warmth. She had been seated some minutes before she became aware that she was not the only occupant in the room, and turning her eyes toward the deep eastern window, she saw Hernando seated among the cushions.

"Pardon me," she exclaimed with a start, "perhaps I intrude."

"From the manner in which the door closed, you will be the one intruded upon if I remain."

"Don't talk nonsense, Hernando. Your presence is never unwelcome. I am actually blue and do not wish to infect others."