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"It would detain you too long, Madame," replied La Roque, "and my spirits are unequal to the task; but should we ever meet again, you shall be thoroughly acquainted with the history of my misfortunes."
"That we should ever meet again is, I fear, too improbable to be depended upon," cried Madame de Rubine, hesitatingly; yet I feel much interested in your narrative. May I ask where is your intended residence?"
"In one of the convents on the borders of Germany,” returned Mademoiselle La Roque, "when my father's health will allow us to travel."
"Then it is not impossible, as I am myself going to reside in Germany, and may be fortunate enough to succeed in my inquiries.""If
