[Around the World in 80 Days by Jules Verne]@TWC D-Link bookAround the World in 80 Days CHAPTER XXVIII 3/13
Not wishing to be recognised, the young woman drew back from the window, feeling much alarm at her discovery.
She was attached to the man who, however coldly, gave her daily evidences of the most absolute devotion.
She did not comprehend, perhaps, the depth of the sentiment with which her protector inspired her, which she called gratitude, but which, though she was unconscious of it, was really more than that.
Her heart sank within her when she recognised the man whom Mr.Fogg desired, sooner or later, to call to account for his conduct.
Chance alone, it was clear, had brought Colonel Proctor on this train; but there he was, and it was necessary, at all hazards, that Phileas Fogg should not perceive his adversary. Aouda seized a moment when Mr.Fogg was asleep to tell Fix and Passepartout whom she had seen. "That Proctor on this train!" cried Fix.
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