He behaved and talked like a well educated native, in utter contrast to the amazing things he said, and to his unprecedented mode of leave-taking.

It would have seemed more natural--I would say, more fitting--if he had appeared in the classic dress of an astrologer, surrounded with zodiacs, and blue lights, and black cats.

Why do you suppose he wants you to abandon the tiger-hunt ?" "I cannot tell.

Perhaps he thinks something may happen to me to prevent my keeping the other engagement.

Perhaps he does not approve----" he stopped, as if not wanting to approach the subject of Ram Lal's disapprobation.