she asked , rather sternly . `` Upon my word , I do n't know , unless he put it on while I was stupidly fainting . Rude man , to take advantage of me so . But , Nell , it is splendid , and what shall I do about it ? '' `` Tell uncle , find out the man and send back his things . It really is absurd , the manner in which German boys behave ; '' and Helen frowned , though she was strongly tempted to laugh at the whole thing . `` He was neither a German nor a boy , but an English gentleman , I 'm sure , '' began Amy , rather offended . `` But 'S . P. ' is a baron , you know , unless there are two Richmonds in the field , '' broke in Helen . `` I forgot that ; never mind , it deepens the mystery ; and after this performance , I 'm prepared for any enormity . It 's my fate ; I submit . '' said Amy , tragically , as she waved her hand to and fro , pleased with the flash of the ring . `` Amy , I think on the whole I wo n't speak to uncle . He is quick to take offence , especially where we are concerned . He does n't understand foreign ways , and may get into trouble . We will manage it quietly ourselves . '' `` How , Nell ? '' `` Karl is discreet ; we will merely say we found these things and wish to discover the owner . He may know this 'S . P. ' and , having learned his address , we can send them back .
The XXXXX will understand ; and as we leave to-morrow , we shall be out of the way before he can play any new prank . ''
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