As may be guessed, the model, who liked conversation, did not neglect these opportunities.

Few were the subjects which the two of them failed to discuss.

He told her of all his life, which had been varied and exciting, omitting, it is true, certain details; also of the wars in which he had served, and the countries that he had visited.

She in turn told him the simple story of her existence among the Essenes, which he seemed to find of interest.

When these subjects were exhausted they discussed other things--the matter of religion, for instance.