she whispered eagerly , as they went up-stairs . `` No ; where was he ? '' `` He opened the door for me . I knew him by his hand and ring . He was close to you . '' `` I did not observe him , being busy gathering up my dress . I thought the person was a waiter , and never looked at him , '' said Helen , with provoking indifference . `` How unfortunate ! Uncle , you are going to see the fortress ; we do n't care for it ; but I want you to take these gloves and inquire for Baron Sigismund Palsdorf . He will be there with a party of gentlemen . You can easily manage it , men are so free and easy . Mind what he is like , and come home in time to tell me all about it . '' Away went the major , and the cousins sat on the balcony enjoying the lovely night , admiring the picturesque scene , and indulging in the flights of fancy all girls love , for Helen , in spite of her three-and-twenty years , was as romantic as Amy at eighteen . It was past eleven when the major came , and the only greeting he received was the breathless question , -- `` Did you find him ? '' `` I found something much better than any baron , a courier . I 've wanted one ever since we started ; for two young ladies and their baggage are more than one man can do his duty by , Karl Hoffman had such excellent testimonials from persons I know , that I did not hesitate to engage him , and he comes to-morrow ; so henceforth I 've nothing to do but devote myself to you . '' `` How very provoking ! Did you bring the gloves back ? '' asked Amy , still absorbed in the baron . The major tossed them to her , and indulged in a hearty laugh at her girlish regrets ; then bade them good-night , and went away to give orders for an early start next morning .
Tired of talking , the girls lay down in the two little white beds always XXXXX in German hotels , and Amy was soon continuing in sleep the romance she had begun awake .
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