'It is a decent one,' said he, 'when compared with what we have just seen, yet such as in other circumstances I should be ashamed to offer you.' St.Aubert acknowledged how much he felt himself obliged by this kindness, but refused to accept it, till the young stranger would take no denial.

'Do not give me the pain of knowing, sir,' said he, 'that an invalid, like you, lies on hard skins, while I sleep in a bed.

Besides, sir, your refusal wounds my pride; I must believe you think my offer unworthy your acceptance.

Let me shew you the way.

I have no doubt my landlady can accommodate this young lady also.' St.Aubert at length consented, that, if this could be done, he would accept his kindness, though he felt rather surprised, that the stranger had proved himself so deficient in gallantry, as to administer to the repose of an infirm man, rather than to that of a very lovely young woman, for he had not once offered the room for Emily.