Before you came, I confess I was sceptical; I confess I did not believe that any one would come, that there was any truth--any real meaning--in the sect.

But then--when you did come--" The Prophet lifted his head.
"When I did come ?" he asked, sharply.
"The whole thing was different--" "The whole thing was different ?" he repeated, slowly and meditatively.
By a curious process of suggestion and recollection, something of his own experiences in the realm of mental upheaval rose with her words.

He studied the pale face and brilliant eyes with a fresh and more intimate interest.
"The whole thing was different ?" he said once more, in his slow, deep voice.
The warm color flooded her face.

"Yes," she admitted.

"Yes.