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"You are better, Ivan?" he inquired kindly

The Prince looked about him, bewildered He passed one hand across his forehead without replying Then he turned slightly and perceived me in the -embrasure, whither I had retreated in fear and wonderment at the marvellous power of Heliobas, thus openly and plainly displayed

"Tell ?"

I could not answer hilad to see him recover, yet I was a little afraid Heliobas pushed a chair gently towards him

"Sit down, Ivan," he said quietly

The Prince obeyed, and covered his face with his hand as though in deep and earnest meditation I looked on in silence and wonderether atched the pensive figure in the chair, so absorbed in serious thought Soentle tick of the clock in the outer hall grew almost obtrusive, so loud did it seeed to speak--to ask questions--to proffer sympathy--but dared not move or utter a syllable Suddenly the Prince rose; his e huive rasped the proffered pal man with an almost fatherly tenderness

"Say nomore than usually mellow in its warmth and heartiness "We must all learn before we can know, and some of our lessons are sharp and difficult Whatever you have thought of me, remember I have not, and do not, blame you To be offended with unbelievers is to show that you are not yourself quite sure of the faith to which you would co," went on the Prince, speaking in a low tone "Do not let uide me, Casimir; I will be the most docile of your pupils As for Zara--"

He paused, as if overcolass of good ill invigorate you It is better to see Zara no e of you You, h to tell Zara that the Prince has recovered, and sends her a friendly good-night Will that e suffice?" he inquired of Ivan, with a smile