“When my time come, Lady, they manage. The powers I have – pass to another of family.”
“I hear that is to be Mireli.”
Lendi nodded her head.
“That true. The power is there within her. One day she takes my place.”
“That is such good news, but at the same time, Lendi, as you know we all love you. It will be very difficult for anyone to take your place in our hearts.”
She knew by the smile the old woman gave her that she was pleased with the compliment.
As she had been talking to her Della had been kneeling by her bedside and now she bent forward and kissed Lendi’s cheek.
“I will come again tomorrow,” she promised, “and bring you flowers from our garden and strawberries which are just beginning to ripen.”
“Very kind Lady – kindness is rewarded!”
“If there is anything else you want yo
