Paula the Waldensian - Eva Lecomte
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But Teresa interrupted me. "What a child you are, when poor <strong>Paula</strong> is so<br />
tired! Tomorrow will be time enough."<br />
The meal for <strong>the</strong> young traveler had been prepared on <strong>the</strong> end of <strong>the</strong><br />
great table, where Teresa had placed buttered toast and jam, and soon she<br />
sallied from <strong>the</strong> kitchen with <strong>the</strong> rest of <strong>the</strong> food.<br />
"There you are, <strong>Paula</strong>," Teresa said, drawing her to <strong>the</strong> table; "Sit down<br />
and eat!"<br />
"And <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>rs?" said <strong>Paula</strong>, looking at us.<br />
"Oh, we ate long ago," said Rosa.<br />
"I think we might eat a little bread and jam to accompany her," I said.<br />
Then everybody laughed.<br />
"I think Lisita is right for once," said Teresa, always happy when she<br />
was able to give us a bit of pleasure; "and I think <strong>Paula</strong> will be a little more<br />
comfortable that way."<br />
"Now <strong>the</strong>n, <strong>Paula</strong>, are you not hungry?" asked Teresa with her hand on<br />
<strong>the</strong> lock of <strong>the</strong> kitchen door.<br />
"Yes, madame ... that is--yes, Teresa."<br />
"Begin <strong>the</strong>n! Lisita doesn't need any urging. Do as she does, and I trust<br />
you will eat with a good appetite."<br />
<strong>Paula</strong> looked at us, one after <strong>the</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r, and <strong>the</strong>n looked at Teresa as if<br />
she would say something. As Teresa remained, looking on in an astonished<br />
manner, <strong>Paula</strong> got down from her chair and stood in front of her now cooling<br />
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