"You are mistaken!"

"Is it possible that I could have forgotten so pleasing a circumstance,
madam?"

"Yes!"

"Where and when have I seen you since that time?"

"Everywhere, and at all times!--awake and asleep, day and night!"

Mohun shuddered.

"True," he said, with a bitter smile.

"You remember, then! I am not wrong!" exclaimed the prisoner, gazing
intently at him.

Mohun raised his head, and I could see the old cynical expression upon
his lips.

"Certainly I remember, madam," he said. "Do you think it possible for
any one to forget your charming ladyship? And could any thing be more
delightful than this interview between two old friends? But let us
reserve these sweet confidences, these gushing emotions! One thing only
is wanting, to perfect the happiness of this moment; the presence this
evening of _your dear brother_!--but he is doubtless detained
elsewhere!"