James, Henry, 1843-1916 / 2008-09-07 00:00:00

I came on foot because I wanted to
see the country. I walked and walked, and here I am! It 's a good many
miles."
"It is seven miles and a half," said Gertrude, softly. Now that this
handsome young man was proving himself a reality she found herself
vaguely trembling; she was deeply excited. She had never in her life
spoken to a foreigner, and she had often thought it would be delightful
to do so. Here was one who had suddenly been engendered by the Sabbath
stillness for her private use; and such a brilliant, polite, smiling
one! She found time and means to compose herself, however: to remind
herself that she must exercise a sort of official hospitality. "We are
very--very glad to see you," she said. "Won't you come into the house?"
And she moved toward the open door.
"You are not afraid of me, then?" asked the young man again, with his
light laugh.
She wondered a moment, and then, "We are not afraid--here," she said.
"Ah, comme vous devez avoir raison!" cried the young man, looking all
round him, appreciatively.
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