I rose gently, and left the chapel with a quiet and reverent step, for I have always thought that to manifest hurry and impatience in any place set apart for the worship of the Creator is to prove yourself one of the unworthiest things created.

Once outside the door I laid aside my veil, and then, with a perfectly composed and fearless mind, went straight to the Electrician's study.

I shall never forget the intense quiet of the house that morning.

The very fountain in the hall seemed to tinkle in a sort of subdued whisper.

I found Heliobas seated at his table, reading.