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That thought alone kept her by his side, while Falkenried suffered intensely, hid his misery in his own breast, and gave a brave front to the world.

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He seemed surprised not to find the officer alone, as he had fully expected, but Falkenried took no notice of his ill-concealed astonishment.

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"I would have protected you from the poisonous atmosphere of such an influence," continued Falkenried.

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When Major Falkenried had taken command of a distant garrison ten years before, the little city where he was stationed had been very near the principal Stahlberg factories.

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Falkenried rose with a start and paced the room once, then he stood before his friend's wife, and said in an angry tone:

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He paused as if expecting an answer; but Major Falkenried gave no sign beyond an affirmative nod.

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Falkenried stood at the window in his own room; even this fatal accident had not moved him from his icy calm; he had long looked upon death as a happy release.

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Never venture to connect the name of Falkenried with the dishonored name of

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"You take life too hard, Falkenried," he said reprovingly.

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Falkenried laughed out suddenly, such a bitter, mocking laugh, that the young wife looked at him in alarm.

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