"My lord passes through the streets of Damascus and the people rejoices that he is healed," answered Leah.
"Only when I hear from the lips of my husband that he be healed will I believe," again said Claudia.
The servants of the palace then took up the joyous cries; Naaman had passed through the gates.
A few moments more and the embroidered draperies were put aside and Naaman stood upon the threshold of the great chamber. And as she looked into his face Claudia knew how it was with him. She moved forward and was folded to his breast. And the little maid, with tears in her eyes, passed out of the chamber, leaving them alone.
After a little while, however, she was summoned to the presence of Naaman. Claudia, her beautiful face all aglow with happiness, stood by her husband's side.
"Maiden," said Naaman, "Elisha, whose great powers thou didst make known to me, has healed me of my leprosy."
"My lord, my heart is indeed glad that thou hast returned healed of thy leprosy," said the little maid.
"And thou, maiden, shall be rewarded," continued Naaman. "Ask of me what thou wilt and it shall be granted unto thee."
The little maid fell upon her knees at his feet.