The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1844-07-19

nine genlleness, not to say tenderness, OF
her disposition, displays itself in uni
form Indifference, if not haughtiness, to-
ward almost all those who aspire to her
good graces. She once told me she new
er saw but one man toward whom she
felt almost irresistibly attracted, and he
treated her as if she was nobody
j should like TO see her., answered
liariland, for, independent of the obllga-
tons ! owe her, she must be something
of curiosity. Such humility is not Of
ten coupled with wealth, beauty, and ac-
complishments. But you have not yet
told me how came to be here
You were seen by a good old aunt who
resides with the young lady, and who
happened 10 be looking out of the win
dow as you were landed, in state of
partial dellrium. She apprisod Madem-
olselle dc F. Of the circumstance, who
Immediately gave directions to have you
brought here
Upon my word, owe her obligations
which can never repay
THAT is more than you know said
the doctor, smiling.
Il should, however, at least, like TO
thank her. Where does she hide herself
How happens ii | have never by any
chance seen, or heard her voice p! and
when will she permit me to express my
gratitude? 2
1T would not be etiquette, You know
replied the doctor, again smiling with
sweetness | never saw in any other man.
1T would not be etiquette for young lady
to visit young single gentleman, like
you, IN his hed-chamber But, in few
days, | shall let you out Of the cage, and
then you will see her. Take care of
yourself; the citadel is inviting, but will
cost long siege, and perhaps not surrcn-
der at last
The doctor then rose to depart, when
llartand, with degree of hesitation
which surprised himself, and the color ri
sing in his pale cheek, asked
But, doctor, now think of it, who is
the gentle, kind, attentive nurse, to whom,
| verify believe-meaning no reflection
on your skill am indebted for my re-
covery. owe her much, and you must
put Inc in some way of expressing my
obligations
'She is paid for her attendance replied
the doctor, carelessly, 'and will accept of
nothing from you, except what you will
not perhaps be willing to bestow on her.
What do you mean by that, doctor'
Nothing, answered he, as he departed
with another significant smile.
Hartand fell into reverie. The
words, SHE is paid for her attendance
grated harshly on his ears. He wished
it had been voluntary, for then he could
have ascribed il to some motive that
would have la,tered his sell-loye, or, to do
him justice, appealed 10 his gratitude and
affections, and merited different ac-
acknowledgement than mere sordid money.
He tried hard to persuade himself that lie
owed poor Genevieve nothing but her
wages, while his heart told him that such
attentions as she had paid him could new
CIR be bought with gold. But what could
the doctor mean by his mischevous
smiles, and the equivocal phrase of she
will accept of nothing from you, but what
you will not perhaps be willing to besow
on her! Harlland could make nothing
of this, and became buried in perpIexiiy
Of thought, from which he was reused by
the steps Of Genevievc, who entered the
room with slow timidity, and asked. in
trembling accents, after his health.
Il am quite well, dear Genevevc,
thanks to your blessed kindness, which
| can never repay
MY wages are already paid answer
ed she, with apparent simplicity 'and
now that you are quite recovered, | am
going away. ! came to bid you farewell,
to express my wishes for your happiness,
and TO ask of you sometimes to remember
poor Genevieve.'
There was something exquisitely
touching III Der voice, ner look, anu The
dewy lustre of her eyes, as she pronoun-
ced these words, which entered the very
soul of Hartland.
'Genevieve,' said he, sit down by me,
and hear what | am going to say. Nay,
| insist upon you being seated, for YOU
have much to hear, and it does not be-
come one who owes his life to you to be
seated while you are standing
ut does not become one like me TO be
seated in the presence of one like you,
replied Genevieve, in low and thrilling
voice Of deep humility, as Harlland with
respectful violence compelled her 10 place
herself by his side on the sofa.
"Genevieve," said he, "you have saved
my life is there any wish of your hear,