We arrived late last night, and Pontius put us--" "Then you are with the architect from Rome ?" "Yes, but who are you ?" "Selene is my name, I am the daughter of the palace-steward." "And who is Pollux, whom you were calling to help you when you recovered your senses ?" "What does that matter to you ?" Antinous colored, and answered in confusion: "I was startled when you suddenly roused up, with his name so loudly on your lips, when I brought you back to life with water and this essence." "Well, I was roused--and now I can walk again.

People who bring furious dogs into a strange place, should know how to take better care of them.

Tie the dog up safely, for the children--my little brothers and sisters--come this way when they want to go out.

Thank you for your help--and my pitcher ?" As she spoke she looked down on the remains of the pretty jar, which was one her mother had particularly valued.

When she saw the fragments lying on the ground, she gave a deep sob, but she shed no tears.