Come and see . '' The two charming heads bent over the card , looking all the more charming for the dishevelled curls and braids that hung about them as the girls laughed and whispered together in the softly brilliant light that filled the room . `` You are right ; it is the same . The men who stared so at dinner are gay students perhaps , and ready for any prank . Do n't tell uncle , but let us see what will come of it . I begin to enjoy myself heartily now -- do n't you ? '' said Amy , laying her glove carefully away . `` I enjoyed myself before , but I think ' La belle Helène ' gives an added relish to life , Amie , '' laughed Nell , putting her flowers in water ; and then both went back to their pillows , to dream delightfully till morning . II KARL , THE COURIER `` Three days , at least , before we reach Baden . How tiresome it is that uncle wo n't go faster ! '' said Amy , as she tied on her hat next morning , wondering as she did so if the baron would take the same boat . `` As adventures have begun , I feel assured that they will continue to cheer the way ; so resign yourself and be ready for anything , '' replied Helen , carefully arranging her bouquet in her travelling-basket . A tap at the door , which stood half open , made both look up . A tall , brown , gentlemanly man , in a gray suit , with a leathern bag slung over his shoulder , stood there , hat in hand , and meeting Helen 's eyes , bowed respectfully , saying in good English , but with a strong German accent , -- `` Ladies , the major desired me to tell you the carriage waits . '' `` Why , who -- '' began Amy , staring with her blue eyes full of wonder at the stranger . He bowed again , and said , simply , -- `` Karl Hoffman , at your service , mademoiselle . '' `` The courier -- oh , yes ! I forgot all about it . Please take these things . '' Amy began to hand him her miscellaneous collection of bags , books , shawls and cushions .
`` I 'd no idea couriers were such decent creatures , '' whispered XXXXX , as they followed him along the hall .
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