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CHAP. V.

MR. D'Alenberg, after leaving the Baron's, returned to his daughter, whom he found in tears, her head reclining on the shoulder of Louisa.—"My dear Theresa (said this tender father) have some compassion upon me; must the remnant of my days be embittered by seeing my child unhappy. I have already told you there exists a possibility that every wish of your heart may be gratified."

"No, my dear father, No (said she, raising her head) my happiness is beyond the reach of possibilities; but I trust despair will have