Mrs. Burgess had dismissed her lieutenant with a
somewhat curt bow, and took her place before a beautiful little Menzel,
which she examined a long time. Frau von Jagerfeld and Bergmann
released themselves almost at the same moment, the former from her old
general, the latter from his banker's wife, and again found themselves
side by side.
"Do you want me to introduce you to Ada?" she asked, quickly.
He bowed silently, and offered his arm. On reaching Ada, she lightly
touched her on the shoulder, white as mother-of-pearl, with her fan,
and when the lady, somewhat surprised, turned, Frau von Jagerfeld,
smiling pleasantly, said: "My dear child, let me present to you our
best friend, Dr. Bergmann. I must devote myself to the rest of my
guests, and, unfortunately, have not time to tell you all the good I
think of him. But you will discover all that is necessary for
yourself. You know, my dear, that you are the two most interesting
people here. It is fitting for you to be together." With these words
she rustled away to address a few kindly words to the architect of the
castle, who was surrounded by a numerous group.
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