The Works of George W. M. Reynolds — page 304: what you’re looking at

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~ CONFESSION OF ROMANTIC LOVE 287 all events, I will do my best to ensure their presence here.”’ “1 shall rely upon you,’’ said Loftus, “‘ for remember how much depends upon the success of this feature in our plan, and how vitally important it is to wring from those virls the whole truth relative to the child, so as to relieve the character of the princess irom so serious an aspersion.”’ “T appreciate and understand all you say,’’? remarked Bergami, ‘‘ and I shall now speed back to the villa to perform the part which you have entrusted to me.” “But be careful, baron,” said Loftus, “‘ in what you may reveal to the princess. It would be unwise to tell her every- thing at once. These are things that should only be broken by degrees, for they are but too well calculated to prove overpowering to a sensitive mind.’’ “This suggestion on your part shall I also follow,’’ said Bergami. ‘‘ Indeed, I will so manage matters that the princess shall not at once be plunged into an inordinate degree of excitement. Moreover, it will perhaps be as well that the Misses Owen should not be allowed to perceive how very serious matters are becoming, lest they should hesitate to come this night to Maravelli’s house to see you.” Aiter a little additional discourse upon the details of the plan now in execution, Baron Bergami took his leave of Jocelyn Loftus, and, quitting the house, he retraced his way in the direction of the villa. )) , COMME OOO <S) (CO)