But that was not all: Eveena was as eager to be kind as you were." "Much more so, Eunane." "Perhaps.

What seemed natural to her was strange to you.

But it was _your_ thought to put Velna on equal terms with us; taking her out of mere kindness, to give her the dowry of a Prince's favourite.

_That_ surprised Eveena, and it puzzled me.

But I think I half understand you now, and if I do....