And then, "Jeems--" "Yes, Niska, Little Goddess-- ?" "I'm going to tell you something--now!" He waited.
"It is going to--shock you--Jeems." He felt her arms reaching up.

Her two hands touched his shoulders.
"Are you listening ?" "Yes, I am listening." "Because I'm not going to say it very loud." And then she whispered, "Jeems--I LOVE YOU!".