Hortense

prisoner that it became impossible for her parents any longer to conceal the fact.

\"What has papa done,\" inquired Hortense, \"that they will not let him come home?\"

\"He has done nothing wrong,\" said Josephine, timidly, for she knew not what spies might be listening. \"He is only accused of being unfriendly to the Government.\"

Holding the hand of Eugene, Hortense exclaimed impetuously, \"Oh, we will punish your accusers as soon as we are strong enough.\"


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prisoner that it became impossible for her parents any longer to conceal the fact.

\"What has papa done,\" inquired Hortense, \"that they will not let him come home?\"

\"He has done nothing wrong,\" said Josephine, timidly, for she knew not what spies might be listening. \"He is only accused of being unfriendly to the Government.\"

Holding the hand of Eugene, Hortense exclaimed impetuously, \"Oh, we will punish your accusers as soon as we are strong enough.\"


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