You see, dear Laura, that every thing
has been well considered, and nothing can interfere with our plans,
now that we understand each other. In a week, therefore, remember,
Laura."
"In a week," she whispered. "I have no will but yours."
"Until then we will neither see nor speak with each other, that no
thoughtless word may excite suspicion in the breasts of the spies
who surround us. We must give each other no word, no message, no
letter, or sign; but I will await you at the castle gate at nine
o'clock on next Tuesday, and you will not let me wait in vain."
"No, you shall not wait in vain," whispered Laura, with a happy
smile, hiding her blushing face on the breast of her lover.
"And you, will you let me wait in vain?" asked Fritz Wendel, raising
Louise's head from his breast, and gazing on her glowing and dreamy
countenance.
"No, I shall not let you wait in vain," said Louise von Schwerin.
"We will also have our carriage, only we will leave a little sooner
than the prince and Laura. We will also drive to Oranienburg, and
await the prince before the door of the church. We will tell him we
knew his secret and did not betray him. We will acknowledge our
love, Laura will intercede for us, and the preacher will have to
perform the ceremony for two couples instead of one.
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