human
Sister! he says, coming up to her, and closely scanning her face,
gpt
Oh, nothing, she rejoins, with an effort to appear calm.
human
I've only been looking over the lake, at the birds out yonder. How they enjoy themselves this fine evening!
gpt
But you're not enjoying yourself, Nacena; nor haven't been for some time past. I've noticed that; and more, I know the reason.
human
You need neither deny, nor declare it, he continues.
gpt
What thing, Kaolin?
human
Has he deceived you?
gpt
Deceived! she echoes, the blush upon her cheeks mounting up to her brow, and becoming deeper red.
human
Brother! Had any one but you asked that question, I would--Deceived! No; your sister would die before that could have been. As you seem to know all, I will no longer conceal the truth from you. You speak of Aguara. I loved him; ah! love him still. And he told me my love was returned; spoke it solemnly; vowed it. Now I know his words were false, and he was but beguiling me.
gpt
Then he has trifled with you, exclaims the brother, his indignation now beyond bounds.
human
You, my sister, the daughter of a Tovas chief, of birth and blood equal to his own! But he shall repent it, and soon. The time has not come; it will ere long. Enough now, Nacena. Not a word to anyone of what has passed between us. Be patient and wait. For your wrongs, I promise, you snail have revenge.