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THE DUCHESS OF NONA
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highly of it as to suppose it will survive this marriage, or so lightly as not to care? My soul, poor child, is in the case with your lovely body. It is the tied bird of all these fowlers."
"Alas, alas! But I cannot understand," Molly wailed; but the other caught her the closer.
"That you do not understand, Carina, is your salvation. It proves you immortal. Now go. No! kiss me, kiss me!"
They were parted at last; and though they did meet again, they kissed no more.
