29/38 I do not know what made me take my cloak." "You have really no cause for nervousness now that it is all over," remarked the sage, who had not descended from his perch on the table. It is one of those cases which are interesting as being new, or at least only partially investigated. We may as well speak in confidence, Unorna, for we really understand each other. Do you not think so ?" "That depends on what you have to say." "Not much--nothing that ought to offend you. You must consider, my dear," he said, assuming an admirably paternal tone, "that I might be your father, and that I have your welfare very much at heart, as well as your happiness. |