CANDIDATE. Yes, but I should like to know what you think about it (Short pause.) I will not belong to your group, excuse me for saying so. I don't wish to be bound by any vows, nor shall I make any promises: for I know if ever I did so I should not be able to keep them. I don't want this to be known by my people, and especially not by those with long robes. I shall be your Chela, for I like you, but I hate to be among other Chelas.