Yes, it is something
gained--something gained!"
She spoke the last words as if merely thinking aloud, and not
addressing an auditor.
"Can I aid you in anything, madam?" said I, breaking in upon a state
of reverie into which her mind seemed to be falling. "The
circumstances under which you find yourself are peculiar--I refer to
the death of Mrs. Allen, following so quickly on your arrival among
strangers--and you may stand in need of friendly service from one
who knows the people and their ways. If so, do not hesitate to
command me."
"I thank you sincerely," she answered, unbending still more from her
almost stately manner. "Friendly consideration I shall need, of
course--as who does not in this world? And I repeat my thanks, that
you have so kindly and so promptly anticipated my needs So far as
the remains of my unhappy kinswoman are concerned, I have referred
all to the undertaker. He will carry out my wishes. To-morrow the
interment will take place. On the day following, if it it is altogether
agreeable to yourself, I would esteem a call as a particular favor.
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