“Are you expecting a message from an American in Ahmedabad?”

“No.”

“From any one there?”

“Yes.” Now Dicky knew that it was the patience in the young Hindu’s eyes that made him think of a camel.

“Is the name Juna?”

“Nagarjuna.”

The soldier bowed. “It is well. I was told to be assured, before giving you the message. It is this: That the curtain has risen, the play begun, and that a seat is reserved for you.

“Is there need of haste?”

No haste, but no delay!

“My plan now is to go to New York——”