Did Say know anything about the real object of the stormy visit which he and Tyope paid to her home during the dance of the ayash tyucotz?
Her ready reply to his mistrustful inquiry had allayed suspicions as to her guilt for the time being, but on the other hand he felt strong misgivings that she had found out something, either of what the Koshare said or thought concerning her, or about the attempt which Tyope and he had failed in.
One thing, however, grew to be more and more certain in his judgment; namely, that a charge proffered against Shotaye was probably the cause of the extraordinary fastings going on among the tribal heads.

More he could not surmise, still less find out.

But he determined upon being very guarded toward his wife hereafter.

Say, on her side, had a similar feeling toward him.

The breach which social customs already established between man and wife was gradually but surely widening.
Still they continued to talk quietly.