`` But 'S . P. ' is a baron , you know , unless there are two Richmonds in the field , '' broke in Helen . `` I forgot that ; never mind , it deepens the mystery ; and after this performance , I 'm prepared for any enormity . It 's my fate ; I submit . '' said Amy , tragically , as she waved her hand to and fro , pleased with the flash of the ring . `` Amy , I think on the whole I wo n't speak to uncle . He is quick to take offence , especially where we are concerned . He does n't understand foreign ways , and may get into trouble . We will manage it quietly ourselves . '' `` How , Nell ? '' `` Karl is discreet ; we will merely say we found these things and wish to discover the owner . He may know this 'S . P. ' and , having learned his address , we can send them back . The man will understand ; and as we leave to-morrow , we shall be out of the way before he can play any new prank . '' `` Have in Karl at once , for if I wear this lovely thing long I shall not be able to let it go at all . How dared the creature take such a liberty ! '' and Amy pulled off the ring with an expression of great scorn . `` Come into the salon and see what Karl says to the matter . Let me speak , or you will say too much . One must be prudent before -- '' She was going to say `` servants , '' but checked herself , and substituted `` strangers , '' remembering gratefully how much she owed this man .
Hoffman came , looking pale , and with his hand in a sling , but was as gravely devoted as ever , and listened to XXXXX 's brief story with serious attention .
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