`` Where did you get it ? '' she added , as she inhaled the soft odor of violets shaken from its folds . Amy blushed and answered shyly , `` I did n't tell you all that happened before uncle , but now I will . My hat was left behind , and when I recovered my wits after my fright , I found this tied over my head . Oh , Nell , it was very charming there in that romantic old park , and going through the vaults with him , and having my hand kissed at parting . No one ever did that before , and I like it . '' Amy glanced at her hand as she spoke , and stood staring as if struck dumb , for there on her forefinger shone a ring she had never seen before . `` Look ! look ! mine is gone , and this in its place ! Oh , Nell , what shall I do ? '' she said , looking half frightened , half pleased . Helen examined the ring and shook her head , for it was far more valuable than the little pearl one which it replaced . Two tiny hands of finest gold were linked together about a diamond of great brilliancy ; and on the inside appeared again the initials , `` S.P. '' `` How did it happen ? '' she asked , rather sternly . `` Upon my word , I do n't know , unless he put it on while I was stupidly fainting . Rude man , to take advantage of me so . But , Nell , it is splendid , and what shall I do about it ? '' `` Tell uncle , find out the man and send back his things . It really is absurd , the manner in which German boys behave ; '' and Helen frowned , though she was strongly tempted to laugh at the whole thing .
`` He was neither a XXXXX nor a boy , but an English gentleman , I 'm sure , '' began Amy , rather offended .
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