It almost seemed as though something of what was passing inside his mindcommunicated itself to that of the child. At least, her arm shook alittle at her task, and getting done with it as quickly as she could,she rose from her knees with a courteous "It is finished, /Inkoos/,"and once more took up her position by the roof-tree.

"I thank you, Lady," he said; "your hand is kind."