“I do not call it—trust,” said the Ranee.
Kara was silent.
“I call it—esteem,” said the Ranee.
Still Kara was silent.
“I admire you,” said the Ranee.
Why did he not speak to her?
“And I—shall be—lonely!” said the Ranee.
Why did he not look at her?
“Is there anything that I can do for my lady,” said Kara.
His voice was the voice of a servant.