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 and spent two happy hours at the table d' hote. When supper was over the landlord desired to speak to me in private. As soon as we were retired to another room, he said, I bring you happy tidings. I listened attentively."

"You have lost several things during your residence in our town?"

"I have," replied I, with surprise.

"Your loss has given me great uneasiness, on account of the reputation of my house."

"Let us come to the point," exclaimed I with impatience.

"You have lost a purse, a snuff-box, a ring and a pocket book."

"You know exactly what I have lost," answered I, with amazement."