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The Malady of the Century

CHAPTER XI
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The casket was then relocked and resealed, and the company withdrew with a ceremonious bow, not, however, without leaving behind them such a piercing smell of garlic that the yellow salon was still full of it next day.
When Pilar found herself alone with Wilhelm, she asked: "I suppose you would like to know what all this means ?" "Well, yes." "We have in Spain what we call mysterious wills, the contents of which may be kept secret.

A will of that kind is valid if an official person and seven witnesses vouch for it by their signatures on the envelope that it has been written or altered in their presence.

To-day I have added something to my secret will." He made a movement, but she would not give him time to speak.
"Do not be afraid, I have not acted against your wishes nor wounded your pride.

On our Vega de Henares in Old Castile, we have a family tomb where my ancestors have been laid to rest since the sixteenth century.

It is the Renaissance mausoleum of the picture hanging in your room.


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