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96 ; A SILVER BRAND, % “Yes, of course, all but Stephano, as I told you,” returned the light-hearted fellow, laughing merrily again. “And poor Roderich, who was a little choleric when I left, you know his over-sensitive- ness; he couldn’t relish the innocent little stratagem layed upon the American, who is a fine fellow, as Imean to be—I won’t disgrace the character. By the by, when will that fair visitor return? She has ee ay heart by storm. What name do you call er by?” ' “Humming Bird,” replied Nat, shortly. “Look here, Stephano, if you count on help of mine you must obey my instructions.” “T suppose I can use my eyes, your highness?” -- kaughed the other. “And does this palace of yours - afford such a thing asa glass of wine? I will pledge you the Humming Bird’s health.” “T wish you had staid at home,” cried Nat again, ruefully. CHAPTER VIL. EXPLANATIONS. The warm sunshine streaming in through a high | window, whose curtain was drawn aside, laid its ardent kiss upon Aubrey Dalberg’s forehead, and the sleeper stirred uneasily. ) Two grave, attentive faces were watching every movement. The Baron Valentin made a warn- ing gesture to his daughter, and whispered: “He will soon awake. I must speak the first word to him, but do you come promptly at my call. -Re- member, my dear Theresa, it will all depend upon your tact and discretion. He will not dare to be angry or indignant with you.” | The Lady Theresa bent her stately head. Her face was pale, her eyes flashing with suppressed excitement, as she moved noiselessly from the chamber, and took up her station just outside the door of the little dressing-room. The baron stood motionless, watching the recum- comicbooks (Efe)