I am sure it is he , for on looking back many things confirm the idea . He says he is a polisson , a rogue , fond of jokes , and clever at playing them . The Germans are famous for masquerading and practical jokes ; this is one , I am sure , and uncle will be terribly angry if he discovers it . '' `` But why all this concealment ? '' cried Amy . `` Why play jokes on us ? You look so worried I know you have not told me all you know or fear . '' `` I confess I do fear that these men are political plotters as well as exiles . There are many such , and they make tools of rich and ignorant foreigners to further their ends . Uncle is rich , generous , and unsuspicious ; and I fear that while apparently serving and enjoying us they are using him . '' `` Heavens , it may be ! and that would account for the change we see in him . I thought he was in love with the widow , but that may be only a cloak to hide darker designs . Karl brought us here , and I dare say it is a den of conspirators ! '' cried Amy , feeling as if she were getting more of an adventure than she had bargained for . `` Do n't be alarmed ! I am on the watch , and mean to demand an explanation from uncle , or take you away on my own responsibility , if I can . '' Here a maid tapped to say that tea was served . `` We must go down , or some one will suspect trouble . Plead headache to excuse your paleness , and I 'll keep people away .
We will manage the affair and be off as soon as possible , '' said Helen , as XXXXX followed her , too bewildered to answer .
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