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`` If you will both swear , '' said he , `` to keep a secret , I can tell you one . '' The old and the young lady flushed alike with delight at the prospect of hearing some strange news . `` It will come well , '' he continued , `` after my wife 's prophetic remarks . Mrs. Parflete went alone to Orange 's lodgings on Wednesday last at six o'clock . '' `` Is it possible ? '' exclaimed the Princess . Sara , feeling the Prince 's dissecting glance burning into her countenance , grew white and red by turns .