22/28 But she only answers such questions as she pleases to answer." "That is to say, inquiries for which she is already prepared with a reply," suggested the Wanderer. At all events, she is a very interesting specimen. I have never known any one like her." Keyork Arabian was silent, as though he were reflecting upon Unorna's character and peculiar gifts, before describing them to his friend. His ivory features softened almost imperceptibly, and his sharp blue eyes suddenly lost their light, as though they no longer saw the outer world. But the Wanderer cared for none of these things, and bestowed no attention upon his companion's face. |