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She expressed her pleasure at what I had told her, adding, "It will, I am sure, give great joy to mother, for she has always grieved at having lost all traces of my cousin, though she has still greater grief of her own." Just then Madame de Villereine returned, and Emilie cautiously prepared her for the interesting information I had to give.
I had offered to supply them with funds, but Monsieur de Villereine, thanking me cordially, assured me that he was well known to several merchants in Bridgetown, and that he should have no difficulty in obtaining money.
The next day, however, when I went to call on the merchants to whom the Ellen was consigned, they inquired whether I should have any objection to carry Monsieur de Villereine and his family to Saint Lucia. "He has made the necessary arrangements with us, so that, if the ship is ready, you can sail the day after to-morrow."
She had already told me of her two brothers, who were away on the other side of the island. After resting some time, we continued our journey to the house of Henri's father and mother. A messenger had been sent on to warn them of our coming. I was much pleased with the elder Monsieur de Villereine and his wife.
Emilie tried to cheer up her parents by assuring them that Henri was better than he had been, and she hoped that before long they should be able to carry out their project of visiting England. "Though not our native air, it is yours, you know, mamma, and I am sure it will effectually restore his health." Madame de Villereine shook her head.
They then sat down opposite to me, and I could not help feeling, by the expression of their countenances and their manner, that something not over agreeable was coming. Monsieur de Villereine looked at his brother and then at me, and hummed and hawed several times, as if he did not like to begin what he had to say. At last he mustered courage.
After this no one ventured to attack Henri de Villereine, and I was the means of rendering his life at school far pleasanter, poor fellow! than it had been before. He showed his gratitude by every means in his power, and as I liked him for his many amiable qualities, we became fast friends. However, I have not space to give an account of my schoolboy days.
As may be supposed, my heart beat violently as Monsieur de Villereine said this; yet I could not help trusting that he was indeed my father. That he might himself make inquiries of Dick, I offered to send on board at once for my mate. We accordingly drove back into the town. Dick soon arrived at the hotel, where we remained for him.
They will be greatly interested; and oh, how I wish we could persuade Captain Falconer to come over and pay us a visit!" A carriage shortly afterwards came to the door, and I accompanied my new friend Emilie wishing to remain with Henri. Monsieur de Villereine, who had observed our approach, received as at the door.
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