"I told you I—that it was for your sake."
"Yes."
"Didn't you believe it?"
"I—felt there was something else, beside."
"There was!" Saidee confessed. "You know now—at least you know part. I was jealous. I am still—but I'm ashamed of myself. I'm sick with shame. And I do love you!"
"Of course—of course you do, darling."
"But—there's somebody else I love. A man. And I couldn't bear to think he might see you, because you're so much younger and fresher than I."
"You mean—Cassim?"
"No. Not Cassim."
Silence fell between the two. Victoria did not speak; and suddenly Saidee was angry with her for not speaking.