But at this time of anxiety and excitement he came very frequently to Sandsgaard.

Mrs.Garman kept her bed, for what reason it was not easy to know; and so it chanced that several times, when he came, no one but Madeleine happened to be in the room.

At first she was very shy and timid, but when she found that he was not in the least offended with her, she could not help appreciating his conduct.

Of all others, he was certainly the person who showed her the most attention; for her father's thoughts were entirely engrossed with her uncle's illness.
A few days after this, when the Consul had been quiet for some time, he said to Rachel, "Send Gabriel in here." Mr.Garman gave Gabriel his right hand, which he was now able to move a little.

"Thanks, my boy; you have saved us from a heavy loss, and shown yourself a man.