She stretched out her arms to him with a low exclamation of joy, pressed him to her bosom while he kissed her on the brow, and was for jumping up and attending to his wants.

He would not suffer it, and declared that he wanted nothing.

So she remained where she was, only following him with her eyes while he unpacked his bag and put everything in order.

He then went into his study adjoining and locked the door behind him.

Bhani heard him walking up and down for awhile, and then caught the sound of a creaking as of a drawer being opened.