Sentence:  "Why, what are they?" she asked, looking at him askance. ¶ "Hashish; did you never hear of it?" ¶ "Oh, yes; it's that Indian stuff which brings one fantastic visions, isn't it? I've always wanted to see and taste it, and now I will," cried Belle, nibbling at one of the bean-shaped <WSD>comfits</WSD> with its green heart. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  A confection consisting of a nut, seed or fruit coated with sugar.