25/33 Possibly it was a symbol of fruitfulness. She had something to whisper in his ear. He leant over her as she desired, drew her pretty face close up to his, and the girl timidly whispered: "Are you going to take me away under the earth ?" "Are you afraid I shall do so ?" "With you I will go wherever you choose and will fear nothing." "I take you at your word." "I don't care. Whither lies the way, to the right or to the left ?" "To the left. Everything which brings luck must be done lefthandedly." "Is the door underneath the coining-shop ?" asked the girl carelessly. |