“Did you? Did you truly?” he cried eagerly, his eyes shining with joy. “Then I’m in my right mind again. You’ve but to ask.”

“Was it the truth what you said?”

“As the gospel, but—”

“You are sure? There is no mistake?”

Daniel smiled.

“Is—he there to-day?”

“Is he gone hunting?”

“Yes.”

“Then, yes.”

“What manner”—Marie began after a short pause—“what manner of woman is she, do you know?”