He came, tense, erect; Iole's cool hands dropped in his. And, turning to the others with a light on her face that almost blinded him, she said, laughing: "Do you not understand? Aphrodite brings us the rarest gift in the world in this tall young brother! Look! Touch him! We have never seen his like before for all the wisdom of wise years. For he is one of few--and men are many, and artists legion--this honorable miracle, this sane and wholesome wonder! this trinity, Lover, Artist, and Man!" And, turning again, she looked him wistfully, wonderingly, in the eyes. THE END * * * * * * * * * Errata (noted by transcriber) The variation between single and double quotes for nested quotations is unchanged. so many agreeable-looking men." [_internal close quote missing_] sounded a staccato monotone [stacatto] for understanding me." [me.'"] She leaned forward thoughtfully [foward]