In his heart there was a smoldering fire.

At last Nepeese turned and came and sat down beside him again, at his feet.
"He is coming tomorrow, ma cherie," he said.

"What shall I tell him ?" The Willow's lips were red.

Her eyes shone.

But she did not look up at her father.
"Nothing, Nootawe--except that you are to say to him that I am the one to whom he must come--for what he seeks." Pierrot bent over and caught her smiling.