There is little society, no gaiety, no sort of excitement.

Yet they never leave me.

They seem to have no other interest in life but to be always at my beck and call.

A case, Mr.Hamel, of really touching devotion.

If anything could reconcile me to my miserable condition, it would be the kindness and consideration of those by whom I am surrounded." Hamel murmured a few words of cordial agreement.