"The Koshare know all." Unconsciously the cave-dweller uttered these words while staring into the remnant of gleaming coals on the hearth; then she became silent.
Neither could Say Koitza utter a word; only from time to time her spasmodic sobs broke the stillness of the room.

The bright disk which the light from the outside painted on the wall opposite was fading little by little, a sign of approaching sunset.
Shotaye's features displayed few signs of the terror which her friend's disclosures had produced.

Soon her face betokened that fear could not retain its hold long on her resolute mind, that intense reflection had superseded dismay.

She turned to her visitor and asked,-- "Tell me, sister, how you came to know that the Delight Makers are acquainted with your doings?
Tell me, and do not weep." And as Say remained silent and immovable she crouched beside her, removed her hair gently from her face, then raised her head and placed it so as to rest on her bosom.

Then she looked deep into the eyes of the poor woman.