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AGNES; OR, BEAUTY AND PLEASURE, a a Si A (je SSS ws THE COUNTESS DI MILAZZO. hall in the direction of the rooms where the ro- freshments were served. Just as they were about to enter that suite of apartments, De Vere was seized with sudden surprise on beholding Floribel leaning upon the arm of a very handsome young man wearing a rich military uniform, At the same moment Floribel recognised our hero, and the Princess at once perceived that they were acquainted with each other. © You know that lady ?” said her Highness. *'Yes—I knowher. Sheis Atleast I forget her name:” for Charles was more or less confused and bewildered at beholding her there: he knew not by what name she was passing—and he did not wish to say anything that might compromise ner. “Ah, I see that your acquaintance with her is slight,” said the Princess. “She is a Madame Lovel. Captain St. Didier brought her hither, and presented her to me.” No. 88.—AGNBEB. By this time the two couples met ; and Floribel, at once giving her hand to Charles, exclaimed, “Why, who would have thought of seeing you here P” “No! doubtless you did not expect to see me here !” answered our hero, with a meaning look. “You fancied that by this time I had left Turin.” The tell-tale blush upon Floribel’a cheeks showed De Vere that his conjecture was right; and he said, “‘ I understand it all: but I give you credit for a good intention.” *‘T am glad to hear you speak thus,” said Flo- ribel. ‘“ Presently, when you are disengaged, I will say a few words to you.” “At once, if you think fit,” said our hero. “Her Highness will grant me permission i * Assuredly,” said the Princess, with an amiable smile. ‘Captain St. Didier shall give me his arm until you rejoin me, Signor De Vere.” Charles gave his arm to Floribel, and conducte Von. II. co Elnoolk co 281 S|