11/20 The Olympians are a jovial lot. I have seen Joy's very self in heathendom." She moved away but he rose and followed her. I have said that I am your friend. I do not hold it against you that you doubt that word. This place is lost--as good as a heap of ashes and splintered rock, this hour! Come away! I'll sacrifice the treasure to protect you!" "Philadelphus," she said gravely, "we were sent hither to succeed or to suffer the penalty of our failure. |