Clerval’s Devotion and Recovery

It was a divine spring; and the season contributed greatly to my convalescence. I felt also sentiments

of joy and affection revive in my bosom; my gloom disappeared, and in a short time I became as cheerful

as before I was attacked by the fatal passion. “Dearest Clerval,” exclaimed I,

“how kind, how very good you are to me. This whole winter, instead of being

spent in study, as you promised yourself, has been consumed in my sick room.

How shall I ever repay you? I feel the greatest remorse for the disappointment of

which I have been the occasion; but you will forgive me.” “You will repay

me entirely, if you do not discompose yourself, but get well as fast as you can;