"
"And you are anxious he should not know that you and your daughter see
each other."
"I am not so anxious," she said. "I have faith in Natalushka: I can
perceive her courage. But perhaps it would be better."
"Very well. Then come to these other rooms I have got for you; they are
in a more secluded neighborhood."
"Very well, monsieur. I have but few things with me. I will be ready
soon."
In less than half an hour after that the French landlady was receiving
her new guest; and so eager was she to show to the English gentleman her
gratitude for his substantial presents, that her officious kindness was
almost burdensome.
"I thank you," said the new-comer, with a smile, as the landlady brought
her a cushion for her back the moment she sat down in the easy chair,
"but I am not yet an invalid."
Then would madame have some tea? Or perhaps madame had not dined? There
was little in the house; but something could be prepared at once; from
to-morrow morning madame's instructions would be fulfilled to the
letter. To get rid of her, Brand informed her that madame had not dined,
and would be glad to have anything that happened to be in the house.
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