"Unless, indeed, they grew tired of me, or were afraid to imprison me longer.

And my masked husband talked, at the parting, as neither of these reptiles could talk.

It may be some one of whom I have never thought--who knows?
I've had such a quantity of lovers that I couldn't possibly keep the run of them.

However, as I'm dying to meet him again, whoever he is, I'll take your advice and address him." Miriam rose.
"That is well.

And now I must be going.