Angels and Women (1924)

56 ANGELS AND WOMEN
slain my father--I recoiled with sudden horror.
"Forgive," he said in deprecating tones;
"I cannot pardon myself if I frighten or offend
you. Farewell 1"
Satanas was preparing to depart. Taking
the hand of my mother, Samoula, as she acknowledged
her obligation for his kindness,
the proud Lord replied: "We would lightly
esteem all service rendered to one so unhappy
and so fair. Command us ever." The
look which accompanied these words was
bold and ardent, but her eyes downcast comprehended
not the meaning.
After our new acquaintances left us, with
the sense of relief came also that of desolation.
Death has extinguished the light of
our household; the desire of our eyes is
taken; we are left alone in an almost impenetrable
forest; our servants are aged; a
doubtful future is before us. Yet miserable
as solititude must be, an introduction to the
great world is far more to be dreaded. [
often discuss our prospects with my mother,