The Argosy. Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891

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Various. The Argosy. Vol. 51, No. 2, February, 1891

THE FATE OF THE HARA DIAMOND

CHAPTER V

CHAPTER VI

CHAPTER VII

CHAPTER VIII

SONNET

MEDIUMS AND MYSTERIES

ENLIGHTENMENT

THE SILENT CHIMES

PLAYING AGAIN

II

III

WINTER IN ABSENCE

THE BRETONS AT HOME

AFTER TWENTY YEARS

A MEMORY

AUNT PHŒBE'S HEIRLOOMS

SAINT OR SATAN

IN A BERNESE VALLEY

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On regaining my senses I found myself in a cozy little bed in a cozy little room, with an old gentleman sitting by my side gently chafing one of my hands—a gentleman with white hair and a white moustache, with a ruddy face and a smile that made me all in love with him at first sight.

"Did I not say that she would do famously in a little while?" he cried, in a cheery voice that it did one good to listen to. "I believe the Poppetina has only been hoaxing us all this time: pretending to be half-drowned just to find out whether anyone would make a fuss about her. Is not that the truth, little one?"

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"Poverina! But it is strange that Sister Agnes should have known your parents. Perhaps she can supply the missing link. The mention of her name reminds me that I have not yet sent word to Deepley Walls that you are safe and sound at Rose Cottage. Geordie must start without a moment's delay. I am an old friend of Lady Chillington, my dear, so that she will be quite satisfied when she learns that you are under my roof."

"But, sir, when shall I see the gentleman who got me out of the water?" I asked.

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