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If you feel for me nothing but kindness, we may postpone this

betrothal for a time; I do not wish to bind your will: let us

wait, Zosia. There is no reason for haste, especially since,

yesterday evening, I received orders to remain here in Lithuania

as instructor in the local regiment, until I am healed of my

wounds. Well, my beloved Zosia?"

Raising her head, and looking timidly into his eyes, Zosia

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