The strange visitor was of tall and slender form, and suggested, in her closely fitting gown of soft material, a statue of one of the pagan goddesses.

Her thick blond hair was carelessly gathered into a knot behind; her complexion was pale, her blue eyes were bright and vivacious, and her coral lips were parted in a coquettish smile.

Every movement was fraught with grace and charm, every pose commanded admiration.

She followed up her self-introduction with a laugh--a laugh that sounded familiar to her listener.

It was the Sappho's tones that she heard.