I think that something is growing in it, Macumazahn, that makes it big." (Sob.) "I used to like Saduko before that, but afterwards I did not like him at all--no, nor Masapo either--you know, he is the big chief who lives over the mountain, a very rich and powerful man, who, I believe, would like to marry me.

Well, as I went on nursing you my heart grew bigger and bigger, and now you see it has burst." (Sob.) "Nay, stay still and do not try to speak.

You _shall_ hear me out.

It is the least you can do, seeing that you have caused me all this pain.

If you did not want me to love you, why did you not curse at me and strike me, as I am told white men do to Kafir girls ?" She rose and went on: "Now, hearken.