The lady laughed too, and lifting her again upon her knee, took off her cloak and night-gown.

Then she carried her to the side of the room.

Irene wondered what she was going to do with her, but asked no questions--only starting a little when she found that she was going to lay her in the large silver bath; for as she looked into it, again she saw no bottom, but the stars shining miles away, as it seemed, in a great blue gulf.

Her hands closed involuntarily on the beautiful arms that held her, and that was all.
The lady pressed her once more to her bosom, saying: 'Do not be afraid, my child.' 'No, grandmother,' answered the princess, with a little gasp; and the next instant she sank in the clear cool water.
When she opened her eyes, she saw nothing but a strange lovely blue over and beneath and all about her.

The lady, and the beautiful room, had vanished from her sight, and she seemed utterly alone.