"Thy parents shall labor no more," said Naaman, quietly.

"What meaneth thou, my lord?" murmured the little maid, bewilderedly.

"Listen to me, maiden," continued Naaman. "I did carry with me to Samaria ten talents of silver, six thousand pieces of gold and ten changes of raiment with which to reward Elisha should he heal me of my leprosy."

Leah smiled.

"And Elisha did refuse to accept the treasure which thou didst carry with thee to Samaria," she said.

"Yes," replied Naaman, "but the treasure which Elisha did refuse shall be thine."


Chapter X.