`` Bless you , yes ; and very proud of it I am . I 'll show you my scars some day ; but never mind that now . A while ago I went to England , seized with a sudden desire to find my wife . '' `` I admire your patience in waiting ; so flattering to me , you know , '' was the sharp answer . `` It looks like neglect , I confess ; but I 'd heard reports of your flirtations , and twice of your being engaged , so I kept away till my work was done . Was it true ? '' `` I never flirt , Sidney , and I was only engaged a little bit once or twice . I did n't like it , and never mean to do so any more . '' `` I shall see that you do n't flirt ; but you are very much engaged now , so put on your ring and make no romances about any 'S . P. ' but myself . '' `` I shall wait till you clear your character ; I 'm not going to care for a deceitful impostor . What made you think of this prank ? '' `` You did . '' `` I ? How ? '' `` When in England I saw your picture , though you were many a mile away , and fell in love with it . Your mother told me much about you , and I saw she would not frown upon my suit . I begged her not to tell you I had come , but let me find you and make myself known when I liked . You were in Switzerland , and I went after you . At Coblentz I met Sigismund , and told him my case ; he is full of romance , and when we overheard you in the balcony we were glad of the hint .
XXXXX was with me when you came , and admired Helen immensely , so he was wild to have a part in the frolic .
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