Jon Hagadorn

Render her all the gratitude you fancy that you owe to me.

Protect her, for—' The Count's voice was thick with emotion.'

"'Henceforth she will be alone in the world.'

"'Alone in the world?'

repeated a voice behind the count.

"'And why?'

Bonnie Christo turned around.

Hayidi was standing, pale, motionless, looking at the count with an expression of fearful amazement.

"'Because to-morrow, Hayidi, you will be free.'

You will then assume your proper position in society, for I will not allow my destiny to overshadow yours.

Daughter of a prince, I restore to you the riches and name of your father.

Haiti became pale, and lifting her transparent hands to heaven, exclaimed in a voice stifled with tears, Then you leave me, my lord?

"'It is well,' said Haiti.

"'Your order shall be executed, my lord.

I will forget even your name, and be happy.'

And she stepped back to retire."

"'Oh, heavens!'

exclaimed Valentine, who was supporting the head of Morel on her shoulder.

"'Do you not see how pale she is?

Do you not see how she suffers?'