Camilla asked my consent to
her marriage after she had obtained her father's permission, and I
gave it. The marriage took place three days after the engagement,
and the young pair made a bridal-trip to England, from which they
returned a few months since."
"And where are they now?"
"They live in Berlin in an enchanting villa, which Lord Elliot has
converted into a palace for his young wife. You will see them this
evening, for they are both here, and--"
Louise ceased to speak; a well-known voice interrupted the silence,
and drew nearer and nearer. "Ah," whispered she, lightly, "the
proverb is fulfilled, 'Speak of the wolf, and he appears.' That is
Lord Elliot and Camilla speaking with such animation. Let us listen
awhile."
The youthful pair had now drawn near, and stood just before the
grotto.
"I find it cruel, very cruel, to deny me every innocent pleasure,"
said Camilla, with a harsh, displeased voice. "I must live like a
nun who has taken an eternal vow; I am weary of it."
"Oh, my Camilla, you slander yourself when you say this; you are not
well, and you must be prudent. I know you better than you know
yourself, my Camilla.
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