Hamilton, more conscious than she was of the impropriety of her situation, and fearing that they might be seen by some of the servants, at length exclaimed, with some impatience:
“Do not let us lose these precious moments, but tell me at once what has occurred.”
Crescenz became agitated, covered her face with her hands, but remained silent.
“For heaven’s sake tell me what is the matter?”
“I am very, very unhappy!” sobbed the poor girl.
“But why—why are you unhappy?”
“Because I—I am going to be married!”
“Married!—To whom are you going to be married?”
“To—to Major Stultz.”
“Major Stultz!—Why, this must be a very sudden business, indeed. Before I left Seon he seemed much more inclined to marry your sister than you!”