3/10 I have bought the finest of them. They are splendid creatures! Now he wants to go to his master 'to open his eyes,' as he says. Lie down a little while, aunt, you are very pale." Katuti did not follow this prescription; on the contrary she smiled, and said in a voice half of anger and half of pity: "The old fool firmly believes that the weal or woe of the family depends on the gold-bays. He would like to go with you? Paaker also looked down, and was silent; but he soon recovered his presence of mind, and said: "If Nefert is to be long absent, I will go." "No--no, stay," cried the widow. |