She thought he looked stern.

"Is not the picnic to be at the palace ?" she said.
"Yes." He answered her without hesitation.

"You will find Lady Harriet and Co.there.The temple on the other hand is probably deserted." "Ah!" His meaning flashed upon her.

She stood a second in indecision.
Then "Is it far ?" she said.
She saw his faint smile for an instant.

"A very long way--for you," he said.
"I can come back ?" she said.
"I shall not prevent you." She heard the smile in his voice, and something within her thrilled in answer.
"Let us go then!" she said.
He turned without further words and led the way.
They entered the shadow of the jungle once more.