On the other hand, her smooth complexion
had a rich golden pallor; and her black and velvety eyes possessed
enormous magnetic power. Her teeth were of a pearly brilliancy and
whiteness, and her hair, of prodigious opulence, was black and fine, and
glossy as a raven's wing.
On perceiving Noel, as he pushed aside the silken hangings, she half
arose and leaned upon her elbow. "So you have come at last?" she
observed in a tone of vexation; "you are very kind."
The advocate felt almost suffocated by the oppressive temperature of the
room. "How warm it is!" said he; "it is enough to stifle one!"
"Do you find it so?" replied the young woman. "Well, I am actually
shivering! It is true though, that I am very unwell. Waiting is
unbearable to me, it acts upon my nerves; and I have been waiting for
you ever since yesterday."
"It was quite impossible for me to come," explained Noel, "quite
impossible!"
"You knew, however," continued the lady, "that to-day was my settling
day; and that I had several heavy accounts to settle. The tradesmen all
came, and I had not a half-penny to give them. The coachmaker sent his
bill, but there was no money.
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