I shall have prepared the way." She liked him for that touch of exaggeration.

She was so tired of the men who make out all things little, including themselves and their own work.

After all, was it exaggeration?
Might he not have been chosen to lead the people out of bondage to a land where there should be no more fear.
"You're not angry with me ?" he asked.

"I haven't been rude, have I ?" "Abominably rude," she answered, "you've defied my warnings, and treated my embassy with contempt." She turned to him and their eyes met.

"I should have despised you, if you hadn't," she added.
There was a note of exultation in her voice; and, as if in answer, something leapt into his eyes that seemed to claim her.