Thinking to rouse him , she said , in French , -- `` Poor Thaddeus ! do n't you pity him ? -- alone , poor , sick , and afraid to own his love . '' `` No , I hate him , the absurd imbecile , with his fine boots and plumes , and tragedy airs . He was not to be pitied , for he recovered health , he found a fortune , he won his Marie . His sufferings were nothing ; there was no fatal blight on him , and he had time and power to conquer his misfortunes , while I -- '' Casimer spoke with sudden passion , and pausing abruptly , turned his face away , as if to hide some emotion he was too proud to show . Amy 's heart ached , and her eyes filled , but her voice was sweet and steady , as she said , putting by the book , like one weary of it , -- `` Are you suffering to-day ? Can we do anything for you ? Please let us , if we may . '' `` You give me all I can receive ; no one can help my pain yet ; but a time will come when something may be done for me ; then I will speak . '' And , to her great surprise , he rose and left her , without another word . She saw him no more till evening ; then he looked excited , played stormily , and would sing in defiance of danger . The trouble in Amy 's face seemed reflected in Helen 's , though not a word had passed between them . She kept her eye on Casimer , with an intentness that worried Amy , and even when he was at the instrument Helen stood near him , as if fascinated , watching the slender hands chase one another up and down the keys with untiring strength and skill . Suddenly she left the room and did not return . Amy was so nervous by that time , she could restrain herself no longer , and slipping out , found her cousin in their chamber , poring over a glove . `` Oh , Nell , what is it ? You are so odd to-night I ca n't understand you . The music excites me , and I 'm miserable , and I want to know what has happened , '' she said , tearfully . `` I 've found him ! ''
whispered Helen , eagerly , holding up the XXXXX with a gesture of triumph .
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