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overcome by surprise to interrupt the torrent of his eloquence.
When, however, he spoke in a definite manner of their union in a short time, she was driven to take up an attitude of defence. Much as Thoth had advanced in her esteem, she could not at once respond to his passion, and she was troubled by painful reminiscences. She said to him—
"Tell me one thing in all sincerity. Wilt thou still, if I wish it, send me back to Greece?"
His face became gloomy, but he answered at once—
"I swear it."
"Even if I do not love thee?"
"Even so."
"And if I wish it, thou wilt never trouble me again?"
"Never."
