`` Naughty little gad-about , how could you go and terrify me so , wandering in vaults with mysterious strangers , like the Countess of Rudolstadt . You are as wet and dirty as if you had been digging a well , yet you look as if you liked it , '' said Helen , as she led Amy into their room at the hotel . `` I do , '' was the decided answer , as the girl pulled a handkerchief off her head , and began to examine the corners of it . Suddenly she uttered a cry and flew to the light , exclaiming , -- `` Nell , Nell , look here ! The same letters , 'S . P. , ' the same coat of arms , the same perfume -- it was the baron ! '' `` What ? who ? are you out of your mind ? '' said Helen , examining the large , fine cambric handkerchief , with its delicately stamped initials under the stag 's head , and three stars on a heart-shaped shield . `` 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 , XXXXX , what shall I do ? ''
Amy Helen Nell Rudolstadt gad-about girl handkerchief left one ring