My purse shall be
entirely at your disposal," responded Emily, warmly and innocently.
"Money, Miss Dumont, would not have tempted me to make the sacrifice of
health and comfort which this exertion has required of me. I have done
all my humble talents would permit from a higher motive. I look for my
reward in the consciousness of having done my duty."
"I trust, Mr. Maxwell, you will receive the great reward which is sure
to follow every noble and true action."
Emily was sadly perplexed to understand this new and singular
phenomenon.
"The act itself is its own reward," said Maxwell, with an attempt to
counterfeit humility, which was very awkward, but which deceived Emily,
agitated as she was by hopes and fears.
"But, as I said," continued he, "I would not have done this for every
client, and I trust you will pardon me when I say the only reward I
look forward to is your smile of approval."
"I certainly cannot but approve of the motives which have actuated you,
and your actions perhaps I could better appreciate if my knowledge of
them was more extensive," responded Emily, disappointed and displeased,
as her suspicions were reawakened.
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