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DOCTOR FRANZ. 203 pa ately by those to whom they have been ten- ered.” } “ Believe me, we appreciate them fully, thoroughly. We know all that a man in your position, and hold- ing your opinions, must have had to combat with in the exercise of your charity. You have acted with noble self-abnegation.” So saying, and carried away by his feelings, he ‘held out his hand to the old gentleman. Poor Councilor Moser! That instinct of loyalty so vaunted by Max played him false at this moment. No inward voice warned him of his error as he took that attainted hand, and gave it a friendly pressure. “Will you not come into the parlor for a few mo- ments?” he said. “I shall be glad——” | “Thank you, no,” answered Brunnow, remember- ing, rather late, that it wouid not.do for him ¢o0 show too marked an interest, or to be too demon- strative in his gratitude. “I cannot possibly stay longer—I have another professional visit to make. But I will come round to-morrow morning early to see the patient, if you will permit me.” “With the greatest pleasure!” cried the councilor. “IT shall be delighted to see you again, sir. Pray be careful. The passage is but imperfectly lighted.” | : | He had opened the door for his guest himself, but the latter stood irresolute. | “Must I take the stairs to the right or the left. in order to reach the entrance? I came in hurriedly, and did not notice the way.” “T will accompany you,” said Moser, courteously. “It is so easy to lose one’s self among all these cor- ridors and turnings when one is not well ac- quainted with them. I will take you as faras the main entrance.” The two gentlemen had just stepped out of the dim corridor into the brightly-lghted hall, when Brunnow gave a great start and turned precipi- tately, almost as though he would have retraced his steps. It was too late. He and his companion stood close before the governor. . The baron appeared to have only just arrived, GEomicbooks (E(0)