That is all." I meditated for a few moments, and then looking up, saw Zara's eyes watching me with a wistful inquiring tenderness.

I answered her look with a smile, and said, half gaily: "L'audace, l'audace, et toujours l'audace! That must be my motto, Zara.
I have a chance now of proving how far a woman's bravery can go, and I assure you I am proud of the opportunity.

Your brother uttered some very cutting remarks on the general inaptitude of the female sex when I first made his acquaintance; so, for the honour of the thing, I must follow the path I have begun to tread.

A plunge into the unseen world is surely a bold step for a woman, and I am determined to take it courageously." "That is well," said Zara.

"I do not think it possible for you ever to regret it.