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 miles away and we shall not see each other again.'

"As he said these words my eyes fell on a very fine yellow diamond ring—a moonstone—which he wore on his little finger.

That is a woman's ring,' said I, 'she gave it you?'

"He made no answer.

Will you wear this one in its stead?'

"The ring I gave him was an antique cameo of exquisite workmanship, surrounded with brilliants, but its chief merit was that it represented the head of Antinöus.

But,' said he, 'this is a priceless jewel;' and he looked at it closer. Then taking my head between his hands, and covering my face with kisses,—'Priceless indeed to me, for it looks like you.'

"I burst out laughing.

Why do you laugh?' said he, astonished.

Because,' was my reply, 'the features are quite yours.'

Perhaps then,' quoth he, 'we are alike in looks as well as in tastes. Who knows—you are,