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 "Glad," repeated he with energy, while his eyes were fastened upon Madeline; "that were a poor expression indeed for what I should feel if I were so highly honoured."

The words of Janette, and the looks of de Sevignie, heightened the blushes which had already overspread the beautiful cheeks of Madeline.—"I cannot stop another minute," said she, confused, and turning to Janette as if solely to address her.

"Well, I am sorry that you can't (replied Janette); but before you go, won't you tell Monsieur how happy you are at his recovery."

"I am very—happy indeed (said she with some hesitation), that he is so well.—Adieu, sir (again glancing at Sevignie, whose eyes eloquently expressed his wishes that she would comply with the request of Janette, though diffidence and timidity prevented his seconding it); adieu, sir, I trust you will soon be perfectly recovered." She then, without waiting for him to speak, hurried to the