“Do you – really believe that?”
“I am sure of it,” the Marquis answered, “and I think you are too.”
She looked away from him and said,
“My father and I often discussed it. He thought that Buddhism was the only just and logical religion and he thought that when one delved into its philosophy that it fitted in perfectly well with traditional Christian doctrine.”
The Marquis gave a short laugh.
“And now, having said all that, suppose you tell me who you are, unless of course you have stepped out of one of these murals in order to amuse and bewilder me.”
“I think that is a very good – explanation,” Tarina answered, “So, please, my Lord, can we just – leave it – like that?”
She saw he was about to speak and added quickly,
“But, as I think it is unlikely that I can step back into the pic
