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When the balloon went up we were
separated from you by the crowd, and could not find you immediately.
The Signorina wished to go back to the enclosure. Unfortunately I had
lost the tickets, so that we should not have been readmitted. Under
these circumstances I thought the best thing was to show the Signorina
the illuminations, and then to come straight back to the hotel. I hope
you have not been distressed. The Signorina was of course perfectly
safe with me."
"Thank you, Marchese," said Hermione, coldly. "Emile, what are we to
do about Gaspare?"
"Gaspare?" asked Vere.
"He has gone back to the Piazza to search for you again."
"Oh!"
She flushed, turned away, and went up to the window. Then she
hesitated, and finally stepped out on to the balcony.
"You had better spend the night in the hotel," said Artois.
"But we have nothing!"
"The housemaid can find you what is necessary in the morning."
"As to our clothes--that doesn't matter. Perhaps it will be the best
plan.


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