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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1902 edition. Excerpt: ...I thought 1 feared 1 did not know! " " I understand!" said Gloria tranquilly; " You did not think the Prince, my husband, would tell me the truth so soon! But I know all, and now--I am glad to know it! Dearest," and she moved swiftly to Ronsard who was standing silent in the doorway--" come in and sit down! You make yourself so tired sometimes in the garden;" and she threw a loving arm about him. "You must rest; you look so pale!" For all answer, he lifted the hand that hung about his neck, to his lips and kissed it tenderly. " They want you, Gloria! " he said tremulously; " They want you at the Palace. You must go to-day!." She lifted her brilliant eyes enquiringly to Von Glauben, who responded to the look by at once explaining his mission. He was there, he said, by the King's special command;--their Majesties had been informed of their son's marriage by their son himself; and they desired at once to see and speak with their unknown daughter-in-law. The interview would be private; his Royal Highness the Crown Prince would be present;--it might last an hour, perhaps longer, --and he, Von Glauben, was entrusted to bring Gloria to the Palace, and escort her back to The Islands again when all was over. Thus, with elaborate and detailed courtesy, the Professor unfolded the nature of his enterprise, while Gloria, still keeping one arm round Ronsard, heard and smiled. " I shall obey the King's command!" she said composedly; "Though, --having no word from the Prince, my husband, concerning this mandate, --I might very well refuse to do so! But it may be as well that their Majesties and their son's wife should plainly, and once for all, understand each other. Dear Professor, you look sadly troubled! Is there some little convention, some special ceremonial...
