Richard Forrest, Bachelor — page 144: what you’re looking at

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MISS CAMERON, THE MAGNET. 135 him to them, was Miss Cameron, for he did not appear to be either anxious or able to conceal the admiration which it could be plainly seen, he-felt for her. Miss Cameron, however, apparently, was entirely unconscious of the re- gard he entertained for her or else was indifferent to it, for her manner toward him was the same as it was toward nearly every one with whom she came in contact. She was always simple, kind, and unobstrusive, with a reserve or reticence so marked, that it gave her an almost forbid- ding air. In a hundred different ways , as Arthur had stated, the girl seemed to know how to endear herself to those for whom she cared, while to others she was at times even smbarassingly cold. Mrs. Eldridge occupied all her time and attention, al- though she was now making rapid strides toward recovery. She either had not the time or inclination to allow herself the least diversion, and when her daily duties were over she retired to her room, directly, and no amount of persua- sion could induce her to leave it again that night unless her services were required. Arthur watched Dick’s attitude toward her jealously, but he was forced to acknowledge that the latter kept his word like a man. His conversations with her were such as all the world might hear and never be able to raise an eye- brow. As for Gertrude, it amused her very much to see the big, quiet Dick, with his grave, blase expression, wait around for half an hour just for the pleasure of assisting her demure little companion into or out of the carriage. It by no means displeased her, either, for the devoted girl. was fast making a warm place for herself in Mrs, Eldridge’s heart. Gomichbooks co im