I drew her to me and said:

"How did he do it? Was it like this?"

"Yes," she whispered, trembling.



IX


I had some talk with Edwarda.

"We shall have rain before long," I said.

"What time is it?" she asked.

I looked at the sun and answered:

"About five."

She asked:

"Can you tell so nearly by the sun?"

"Yes," I answered; "I can."

Pause.