Suddenly she left the room and did not return . Amy was so nervous by that time , she could restrain herself no longer , and slipping out , found her cousin in their chamber , poring over a glove . `` Oh , Nell , what is it ? You are so odd to-night I ca n't understand you . The music excites me , and I 'm miserable , and I want to know what has happened , '' she said , tearfully . `` I 've found him ! '' whispered Helen , eagerly , holding up the glove with a gesture of triumph . `` Who ? '' asked Amy , blinded by her tears . `` The baron . '' `` Where ? -- when ? '' cried the girl , amazed . `` Here , and now . '' `` Do n't take my breath away ; tell me quick , or I shall get hysterical . '' `` Casimer is Sigismund Palsdorf , and no more a Pole than I am , '' was Helen 's answer . Amy dropped in a heap on the floor , not fainting , but so amazed she had neither strength nor breath left . Sitting by her , Helen rapidly went on , -- `` I had a feeling as if something was wrong , and began to watch . The feeling grew , but I discovered nothing till to-day . It will make you laugh , it was so unromantic .
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