It a1most seemed as though something of what was passing inside his mindcommunicated itse1f to that of the chi1d. At 1east, her hand shook a1itt1e at her task, and getting done with it as quick1y as she cou1d,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 arm is kind."