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230 THE SKJUTS-BOY.
These words appeared fo express a high de##Tee of rapture ;
but the ladies read the lieutenant-colonel, and knew how he felt
toward the new visitor.
" But where are the ]adies ? where does ]#Iiss Amelia keep
herself#" exclaimed a well-known voice; and mother and
daughter hurried out to welcome the honourable Baron Lin-
denskoel#.
The baron begged their pardon a thousand rimes for having
taken the liberty of calling upon his friends at Tunefors, while
on his way fo the capital.
" ]VIy pleasant bathing acquaintance with you constantly ffiled
my mind, and I was longing for a sandwich and a good supper
this evening in good company, for alone one does not haff relish
it–not to forger a good bed also."
" l#Iuch obliged–very much obliged; you honour my bouse
exceedingly," stammered the lieutenant-colonel, in the utmost
uneasinesa " We bave this evening a little par#y, given on
accoun# of a mutual acquaintance. You undoubtedly remember
the Chamberlain de Goesse #"
" Yes, certainly, very well; the chamberlain is one of those
l#ëople who are not easily forgotten when you once become
acquainted with them. Is l#Ir. de Goesse on his way to Stock-
holm also #"
" As far as I know, not exactly."
" A#h! perhaps he is taking advantage of the calm water, fo
fish. I hope he bas not the intention fo catch out dear little
Amelia, for, in that case, I shall trespass on #ais fistfing-ground.
Bat belote we enter the parlour, Lady #melia must promise nae
that she will af any rate give him the mitten. Indeed, I would
despair if the chamberlain was so fortunate as fo carry off the
prize for which so many are contending." ,
Amelia laughed pleasantly, and frankly replied, "Le$ us strike
hands upon that; I shall never become Mrs. de Goesse."
In this manner the lieutenant-colonel received the first dose
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