His young companion felt herself more and more attached to him by other ties than gratitude; his silent but generous nature impressed her more than she thought; and it was almost unconsciously that she yielded to emotions which did not seem to have the least effect upon her protector. Aouda took the keenest interest in his plans, and became impatient at any incident which seemed likely to retard his journey.
Sa jeune compagne se sentait de plus en plus attachée à cet homme par d'autres liens que ceux de la reconnaissance. Cette silencieuse nature, si généreuse en somme, l'impressionnait plus qu'elle ne le croyait, et c'était presque à son insu qu'elle se laissait aller à des sentiments dont l'énigmatique Fogg ne semblait aucunement subir l'influence.