liberated her, she pressed a curiously wrought key into his hand. He took it, and did as she bade him.
Within there seemed to be no mist, but the overhanging foliage rendered the place somewhat dark, although sunlight was visible beyond.
Gerard withdrew the key, entered with Eve, and closed the door behind him.
At that instant the distant strains of soft music fell upon his cars, but ere he could speak Eve said, "And, now, if you would have a complete surprise, I must blindfold you, Adam."
He stood still while she tied the kerchief from her own neck over his eyes. It was delicious to feel her fingers in his hair, and he smiled.
"This is a strange freak of yours, Eve."
"Come" she exclaimed, taking his hand in hers and leading him onwards. "I am taking you into the real paradise of which I told you."
The music ceased as they approached it, and complete silence prevailed. They
