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But it was now evident with how little respect M Quesnel

had regarded these objections, and how insignificant he considered every

obstacle to pecuniary advantage It appeared, also, that he had not even

condescended to inform Montoni of the step he had taken, since nothe circumstance from her, if it

had been made known to him: this both displeased and surprised her; but

the chief subjects of her uneasiness were--the temporary disposal of

La Vallee, and the dismission of her father's old and faithful

servant--'Poor Theresa,' said Emily, 'thou hadst not saved much in thy

servitude, for thou wast always tender towards the poor, and believd'st

thou shouldst die in the family, where thy best years had been spent

Poor Theresa!--now thou art turned out in thy old age to seek thy

bread!' Ehts passed over her mind, and she

determined to consider what could be done for Theresa, and to talk very

explicitly to M Quesnel on the subject; but she much feared that his

cold heart could feel only for itself She determined also to enquire

whether he had made any ave her the opportunity she sought, by desiring

that she would attend him in his study She had little doubt, that the

intervieas intended for the purpose of co the transactions at La Vallee, and she

obeyed hi to Mons Quesnel,' said he when Emily

appeared, 'in reply to the letter I received froo,