By O. Henry
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(Part 3)

The young man looked at the clock again and a dark look of sadness rested on his face. When his eyes left the glowing clock, they watched a four-story, red brick house across the street. The shades were drawn, and the lights in many rooms shone dimly through them.

"Ten minutes to nine!" exclaimed the young man. He turned his back on the house and took a rapid step or two in the other direction.

"Stay!" commanded Prince Michael. His voice was so strong tha...