In a few moments they found themselves in a large room furnished almost in Eastern fashion, with few objects, but those of great value.

Israel Kafka was alone in the world and was rich.

There were two or three divans, a few low, octagonal, inlaid tables, a dozen or more splendid weapons hung upon the wall, and the polished wooden floor was partly covered with extremely rich carpets.
"Do you know what she said to me, when I helped her into the carriage ?" asked Kafka.
"No, I did not attempt to hear." "She did not mean that you should hear her.

She made me promise to send you to her with news of myself.

She said that you hated her and would not go to her unless I begged you to do so.