“‘No man can look in the sublime direction of your serenity without immediately being willing to do anything you might command,’ declared the Nakoda.
“‘That is well, then,’ she smiled, graciously. ‘Bring forth a man-worm!’
“Well, a man-worm was brought forth and he fell at her feet. The thought of his great fortune in being able to marry any one so beautiful nearly drove him out of his senses.
“They were married at once, without much ceremony, and she took him home. He was like one in a dream of heavenly bliss. Well, the first thing she said to him as they entered the palace was:
“‘Man, dost thou adore me?’
“He fell on his face and kissed the hem of her robe.”
“Kiyo, I believe you’re making it all up as you go along,” interposed his wife here.
“Hush! Hush! We are coming to the thrilling part.”
“What a story to tell children!”
“When does the war begin?” asked Billy.