To all this, however, she only returned sighs and mournful looks for an answer.

It seemed to me, from her manner and from the general behavior of the people, that there was no express prohibition on my learning anything, doing anything, or going anywhere; and so, after this, I besought her to let me accompany her some time.

But this too she refused.

My requests were often made, and as I learned more and more of the language I was able to make them with more earnestness and effect, until at length I succeeded in overcoming her objections.
"It is for your own sake," said she, "that I have refused, Atam-or.

I do not wish to lessen your happiness.