I should not be in the least surprised if she had done so last night.

I have no control over Mameena." Before Saduko could answer, a shrill, rasping voice broke upon our ears, which after some search I saw proceeded from an ugly and ancient female seated in the shadow, in whom I recognised the lady who was known by the pleasing name of "Worn-out-Old-Cow." "He lies!" screeched the voice.

"He lies.

Thanks be to the spirit of my ancestors that wild cat Mameena has left this kraal for good.

She slept last night, not with her aunt, but with her husband, Masapo, to whom Umbezi gave her in marriage two days ago, receiving in payment a hundred and twenty head of cattle, which was twenty more than _you_ bid, Saduko." Now when Saduko heard these words I thought that he would really go mad with rage.