nine gentleness, not to say tenderness, of
her disposition, displays itself in a uni
form indifference, if not haughtiness, to
ward almost all those who aspire to her
good graces. She once told me he nev
er saw but one man toward whom she
felt almost irresistibly attracted, and he
treated her as if she was nobody.'
'1 should like to see her,' answered
Hartland, 'for, independent of. the obliga
tions I owe her, she must be something
of a curiosity. Such humility is not of
ten coupled with wealth, beauty, and ac
complishments. But you have not yet
told me. how I came to be here.'
'You were seen by a good old aunt who
resides with the young lady, and who
happened to be looking out of the win
dow as you were landed, in a state of
partial delirium. She apprised Madem
oiselle do F of iho'circumslancc, who
immediately gave directions to have you
brought here.'
Upon my word, I owe her obligations
which I can never repay.'
That is more than you know,' said
the doctor, smiling.
'I should, however, tit least, like to
thank her. Where docs she hide herself ?
How happens it I have never by any
chance seen, or heard her voice? and
when will she permit mc to express my
gratitude V
'It would not be etiquette, yoi know,'
replied the doctor, again smiling with a
sweetness I never saw in any other man.
