It was an act of simple humanity certainly; but I thought I might come to ask if you had recovered ?" 'She had turned aside, and had scarcely heard a word of his speech.

"I hate you, infamous man!" she said.

"I cannot bear your helping me.

Go away!" '"But you are a stranger to me." '"I know you too well!" '"You have the advantage then, Mademoiselle.

I am a newcomer here.