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FAIRY PALACE. 117

** Charles—Charles,” said Rosa, fr a
voice low and tremulous, “ you should
not talk so to a fairy.,—“ I don’t
know yet that she is a fairy,” said .
Charles ;** and if she is, ] am sure she
will not hurt us.”

Their attendant, who was still in the
room, laughed and whispered to the
lady, who, from her dignified look and
superior air, scemed to be her mistress.
_ Who do you say I am ® said the lady
atlength, endeavouring to. hide an arch
smile that curled about her lip. Rosa
trembled, and cast an intreating look at
Charles, but made noanswer. “ Why;
I will know,” said the lady, sportively.
** Forshame, Rosa,” cried Charles,
why do you not speak ?”

“ Come,