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"But you, Ramabai?" said Kathlyn

"I shall return to Allaha, I and Pundita," replied Raether

"I think not," and Ramabai permitted one of his mysterious smiles to

stir his lips

"Ramabai!" whispered Pundita fearfully

"Yes After all, why should ait?"

"I?"

"Even so!"

"What is all this about?" inquired Kathlyn

"Allaha is weary of U

council And the time has arrived when the two must be abolished A

thousand ht to

the throne of Allaha than Pundita,"Good! And if we can help

you----"

"Kit," interposed the colonel, "we can give Raood wishes Our way lies to the west, to the seaport and home"

Ramabai bowed

And the party returned to the co native banker would go far

"And if I am ever queen, will my beautiful Mem-sahib come back soh I have no love for Allaha"

"We will go with you to the coast," said Ramabai, "and on our return to

Allaha will see what has become of the faithful Ahmed"