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This , then , was the reason why he had come , day after day , to Beatrice 's house ; this was the charm that had drawn him thither ; this -- she pressed her hands to her burning temples , as if to stop the torture of thought . Suddenly a voice was heard below , the door opened , and Randal Leslie entered . CHAPTER XXIII . Punctually at eight o'clock that evening , Baron Levy welcomed the new ally he had secured . The pair dined / en tete a tete / , discussing general matters till the servants left them to their wine . Then said the baron , rising and stirring the fire -- then said the baron , briefly and significantly , `` Well ! '' `` As regards the property you spoke of , '' answered Randal , `` I am willing to purchase it on the terms you name .