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Then instantly would she offer a silent prayer that such supreme

happiness would be theirs throughout eternity.

CHAPTER X.

THE PRINCESS' WEDDING.

The Princess' recovery was very slow, owing to the great

depletion of the physical body during her recent illness. Much

care and attention were bestowed upon her by her royal friends.

All the luxury which wealth alone could procure, and the kindly

influences of loving associates were brought to bear to speedily

hasten the restoration of their Princess to her former health and

spirits. Health was slowly but surely gaining the ascendency, but

the spirits of heart and mind were not of that buoyant, external

nature that she formerly displayed.