You look doubtful--are you afraid of me, dear ?" I gazed at her earnestly.

Those clear childlike eyes--that frank smile--that gentle and dignified mien--could they accompany evil thoughts?
No! I was sure Zara was good as she was lovely.
"I am not afraid of you, Zara," I said gravely; "I love you too well for that.

But I am sorry for the poor Prince; and I cannot understand---" "You cannot understand why those who trespass against fixed laws should suffer ?" observed Zara calmly.

"Well, you will understand some day.

You will know that in one way or another it is the reason of all suffering, both physical and mental, in the world." I said no more, but waited in silence till the sound of a firm approaching footstep announced Heliobas.