The physicians say that she will soon be well." There were tears in his eyes as he spoke.

It may have been caused by the bright light, but I attributed this to his loving heart, and I forgot that he was a cannibal.

I took his hands in mine and pressed them in deep emotion.

He looked at me with a sweet and gentle smile.
"I see it all," said he, in a low voice--"you love her, Atam-or." I pressed his hands harder, but said nothing.

Indeed, I could not trust myself to speak.
"I knew it," said he; "it is but natural.