and Amy pulled off the ring with an expression of great scorn . `` Come into the salon and see what Karl says to the matter . Let me speak , or you will say too much . One must be prudent before -- '' She was going to say `` servants , '' but checked herself , and substituted `` strangers , '' remembering gratefully how much she owed this man . Hoffman came , looking pale , and with his hand in a sling , but was as gravely devoted as ever , and listened to Helen 's brief story with serious attention . `` I will inquire , mademoiselle , and let you know at once . It is easy to find persons if one has a clue . May I see the handkerchief ? '' Helen showed it . He glanced at the initials , and laid it down with a slight smile . `` The coat-of-arms is English , mademoiselle . '' `` Are you sure ? '' `` Quite so ; I understand heraldry . '' `` But the initials stand for Sigismund Palsdorf , and we know he is a German baron , '' broke in Amy , forgetting prudence in eagerness . `` If mademoiselle knows the name and title of this gentleman it will not be hard to find him . '' `` We only fancy it is the same because of the initials . I dare say it is a mistake , and the man is English . Inquire quietly , Hoffman , if you please , as this ring is of value , and I wish to restore it to its owner , '' said Helen , rather sharply . `` I shall do so , mademoiselle , '' and with his gentlemanly bow , the courier left the room . `` Bless me , what 's that ? ''
cried Amy , a moment afterward , as a ringing laugh echoed through the corridor , -- a laugh so full of hearty and infectious merriment that both girls smiled involuntarily , and Amy peeped out to XXXXX who the blithe personage might be .
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