314 The Diary of a Drug Fiend
his turn to answer, and he was terribly afraid of forgetting
his words in the presence of strangers. He looked up
to Cypris pleadingly, and she whispered into his ear.
“What is dy will?” with a sudden burst of con-
- fidence and pride.
“It is my will to eat and drink,” replied Athena
gravely.
“To what end?” inquired Dionysus doubtfully.
“That my body may be fortified thereby.”
The brat looked about him uneasily, as if the answer
had taken the wind out of his sails. Cypris pressed
his hand, and he brightened up again.
“To what end?” he repeated boldly.
“ That I may accomplish the Great Work,” replied
Athena.
Dionysus seemed to have got |on to his game. He
retorted without the slightest hesitation. .
“ Love is the law, under will.” ,
“ Love is the law, love under will,’’ corrected Cypris ;
and the baby repeated it solemnly. : |
“ Fall to,” cried Athena cheerfully, and sat down,