"I am called Maldar."
"You said you were poor, and yet your name signifies riches."
"He whom Allah protects is rich," replied the Arab, in veiled tones.
CHAPTER XLVI
MISS CLARY'S SECRET
For any one else but Miss Clary Ellis, it would be no small matter to make such a journey; but she knew no fear, and in spite of the frail expression of her face, there was no hindrance she could not overcome when she wished to carry out a project. Her governess murmured when she ordered her to get everything ready. According to her it was madness to go to a "monkey-land," as she termed Africa. But Miss Clary paid no attention to her, but went right on packing her trunks, and at four o'clock she was all ready.
She now called for John. This paragon of a servant would rather have cut off his tongue and hands than ask a question.
"John," said Clary, "have the horses harnessed."