“To where Ajeeb awaits us.”
“He surely does not expect a visit from me. I saw him once to-day.”
“He told me if you visited the American’s hotel, I was to conduct you into his presence.”
“You can return and say I did not leave my home.”
Ashah started with surprise.
“What!” he cried; “would you have me try to deceive the high priest?”
“There will be no harm done,” answered the princess.
“I would give up this worthless life of mine sooner. How could I ever look Ajeeb in the face again if I told him a lie?”
“Nonsense! You can’t make me believe you never told a lie!”
“True, I have told many, but never one to Ajeeb. Come, let us hurry.”