To Margaret, Egypt held for the time being nothing which was unclean or unlovely, nothing which was bettered by ignorance. She was lost in its light and mystery. In the Theban valley it seemed as if she would live on light, that it would supply food for both soul and body. In Egypt God is made manifest in the sun.
CHAPTER III
Margaret had been shown over the "estate"; her modest luggage had been deposited in her bedroom, in which she was now standing, with her arm linked in her brother's.
When she had approved of everything and had told him about her journey, she gave his arm a little hug.
"Oh, Freddy, it's good to be with you again! You were a brick to let me come."
Freddy slid his arm round her shoulders and pressed her closer to him.
"It's topping having you, old girl, but you mustn't mind if I leave you an awful lot alone—I can't help it."
"I know you can't, and if I stew up a bit, you may find work which I can do. I'd love to help."
"Oh, don't fear—I'll find lots for you to do."
She looked at him eagerly, with a touching humility. "What sort of work?"