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The enterprise, however, was attended by so great danger of
discovery that it was never repeated. This is why, for so long, you
have had no word from the king. And now I come," said the prince
with hesitation, "to the difficult part of my narrative."
He paused and Mr. Frothingham rushed to his assistance.
"As the family solicitor," said the lawyer, pursing his lips, and
waving his hands, once, from the wrists, "would you not better
divulge to my ear alone, the--a--"
"No--no!" flashed Olivia. "No, Mr. Frothingham--please."
The prince inclined his head.
"Will it surprise you, Miss Holland," he said, "to learn that I made
my voyage to this country expressly to seek you out?"
"To seek me?" exclaimed Olivia. "But--has anything happened to my
father?"
"We hope not," replied the prince, "but what I have to tell will
none the less occasion you anxiety. Briefly, Miss Holland, it is
more than three months since your father suddenly and mysteriously
disappeared from Yaque, leaving absolutely no clue to his
whereabouts.


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