FAIRY PALACE. 89

Dame Morgan iad never before been
in possession of a sum of money to half
the amount; no wonder, then, that
she was overcome with the sight of so
much riches, and such splendid presents.
For a while she seemed to doubt the
evidences of her senses. Was she
awake? Might if not be a dream?
And she almost expected the box and

its contents to vanish from her view.

Charles had examined the various
suits of apparel, intended for himself
and Rosa, with a sort of wild curiosity.
Rosa, after the first moment of surprise
was over, remained silent. Her cheek
became unusually pale; her heart throb-
bed with agitation; and for some rea-
son, she seemed fearful of touching,
and even looking at the different arti-

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