I stooped and kissed his broad head and patted him affectionately, and was rewarded for these attentions by seeing his plume-like tail wave slowly to and fro--a sign of pleasure the poor animal had not betrayed since Zara's departure from the scene of her earthly imprisonment.
At the door the pretty Greek boy handed me a huge basket of the loveliest flowers.
"The last from the conservatory," said Heliobas.

"I shall need no more of these luxuries." As I entered the carriage he placed the flowers beside me, and again took my hand.
"Good-bye, my child!" he said, in earnest and kindly tones.

"I have your address, and will write you all my movements.

In any trouble, small or great, of your own, send to me for advice without hesitation.
I can tell you already that I foresee the time when you will resign altogether the precarious and unsatisfactory life of a mere professional musician.

You think no other career would be possible to you?
Well, you will see! A few months will decide all.