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D'RI AND I
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"That you will let me ride yours at the same time."

"Agreed," was her answer. "Shall we go at three?"

"With the consent of the baroness and—and your father," I said.

"Father!" exclaimed the two girls.

"Your father," I repeated. "He is now at the château."

"Heavens!" said Louison.

"What will he say?" said the baroness.

"I am so glad—my dear papa!" said Louise, clapping her hands.

We were out of the woods now, and could see the château in the uplands.