“It can almost fly, but not quite, miss,” he answered.
“But it swims like a fish?”
“Yes, miss.”
“And runs like a deer?”
“Exactly, miss.”
“It would be to please me if it did that,” she remarked, very gently.
Duncan was puzzled for a moment; then his face brightened, and he said eagerly:
“If you will get in, I will take you to ride—you and three of your women.”
She did not hesitate at all, but turned and called three of the young women by name, who came at once to her side.
Ogo the chief, who could not follow very well the English words, was scowling fiercely, but had kept at a respectful distance since the girl had repulsed him. Enjoying his discomfiture, I promptly opened the door of the car and motioned the princess to enter. She ascended the steps lightly and I pushed her attendants after her, for I scented a lark and wanted to prevent Ogo from interfering.