PASCHERETTE UNVEILS HER PURPOSE.

Milo and Pascherette stood outside the rock portals of the great chamber after their dismissal by Dolores, and the giant’s face wore a look of perplexity which was not reflected in the little octoroon. If her task was difficult, Pascherette seemed not in the least disturbed; rather in her sharp eyes lurked something of bravado at having escaped her mistress’s anger so easily. And this expression perplexed Milo.

“Art sure of thyself, Pascherette?” asked the giant, ill at ease for his little companion.

“Why not?” she laughed, peering up at his troubled face impudently. “Thinkest thou Pascherette is a fool?”

“No, thou art not a