senger returns, and then the world will be once more before me."
"This conversation," said the Count, "has given a different turn to my thoughts from what I entertained an hour ago; I already feel that interest and affection for you, that it shall not be my fault if we are separated; but more of that to-morrow."—Having sent off their different expresses, one to Baron S———'s estate, another to Count M———, and a third to Count Rhodophil's Castle, it was thought most advisable to delay the funeral of the Baron until the return of the messenger.
The following day, when they all assembled at table, the Lady Eugenia appeared less feeble, and with a more placid countenance, than on the preceding day. When the servants were withdrawn Ferdinand congratulated her on the visible amendment.
"I do indeed feel better both in mind and body," said she, 'the one is generally dependent on the other. Since I have determined on my plan, and my dear Count has
