But I do remember the name of the spirit, for he told it to me; it was Mermes." Now Asti gave a little cry, and, springing up, searched Kepher's face with her eyes, nor did he shrink from her gaze.
"I perceive," she said slowly, "that you who seem to be a beggar are also a seer." "Mayhap, Asti," he answered.

"In my long life I have often noted that sometimes men are more than they seem--and women also.

Perhaps you have learned the same, for nurses in great houses may note many things if they choose.

But let us say no more.

I think it is better that we should say no more.