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 Siddereticus gently smoothed the shining hair.

"That makes me very glad," he said quietly. "When?"

"Next week, I think," said Fen, and laid his cheek suddenly against Siddereticus's hand.

Just then Cynthia appeared at the head of the companionway, holding a canvas. She started when she saw the young man, who sprang up, saying:

"L'illustrissima signorina! If it is the picture, completed, I must see it!"

It was, and she showed it to him. He looked at it for some time, and then said, I think you must give this picture to me."

"Why should I give you my beautiful picture?" she demanded.

"Because I am a Djinn and command you to do so. I am very fond of the Bay of Naples," he said gravely.