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asked the dwarf , with a grin . '' ` Yes ! I will trust you , ' replied the excited officer . '' ` You will find all in readiness , at the private door , by four o'clock ! ' said Orloff , and he disappeared as quickly as he came . `` At the appointed hour , Nicholas repaired to the spot where a chaise and its attendants were awaiting him , and right speedily a muffled figure emerged from the private door , and touched his arm . '' ` Olinska , dearest Olinska . ' ''