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THE DEVIL'S POOL

"Is this really the ring I wanted? Is it the one I asked you for, Germain? "

"Yes," answered he, "my Catherine wore it on her finger when she died. There is but one ring for both my weddings."

"Thank you, Germain," said the young woman, in a serious and impressive tone. I shall die with it on, and if I go before you, you must keep it for the marriage of your little Solange."

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