"There is great wealth, it increases. Look, the line is quite clear now," said the gypsy excitedly.
"It has become clearer because I extended my hand," said Winifred, interested in spite of herself.
"That is not the cause. Only once before have I seen this sign in a woman's hand, and she became a great lady."
Winifred laughed merrily as she replied—
"I am afraid I shall never be a very great lady."
The gypsy curtsied as she answered—
"You are a very beautiful lady, and beauty is greatness."
Then taking Winifred's hand in her own brown one she said—
"You will have good news when you return home—a letter from across the seas."
"When?" asked Winifred.