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Updated: May 8, 2025
But I see that you are weak with your exertions and want of proper nourishment." "It is rest I most need." "Then stretch yourself on this sofa, and let me cover you with a traveling-rug. When you awake, refreshments will be at hand." "But you, whom I deprive of rest?" "It is true that anxiety about you, my young friend, has prevented me lying down, but I am not desirous of sleep now.
I let down the traps, closed the gates, got a camp-stool for her to sit upon, with a cushion to lean back on, and a footstool, and fixed her as comfortably as I could, even getting a traveling-rug to cover her lap, for the plateau air was chilly. Then I hesitated a moment, for I had the feeling that she had not thoroughly approved of the thing and therefore she might not like to have me stay.
The people here were friendly, despite the fact that my route was always far away from the main road; and although my entire kit was a single traveling-rug for the nights, I was able to get all I wanted. Lao Chang accompanied me, and together we had an excellent time.
Having lighted the gas, the cook left her; and Mary, noting that one of the beds was not made up, was glad to throw herself upon it. Covering herself with her cloak, her traveling-rug, and the woolen counterpane, she was soon fast asleep. She was roused by a cry, half of terror, half of surprise. There stood the second housemaid, who, having been told nothing of her room-fellow, stared and gasped.
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