Angels and Women (1924)

100 ANGELS AND WOMEN
been in this Palace many long years, and
have seen none come forth from that chamber.
Why are the queens not warned, say
you?,
"All remember the fate of that rash maid,
who, to save her beloved mistress, spoke one
word of caution, unavailing. For many years
sailors, drifted out of their course, have
heard screams issue from the dark caves of
the lone rock Zero, where still the wretched
Tamoulee suffers.
"Satanas may offer to woman the cup of
Nirvana, but never from love.
"And I dare speak thus to you ? 0 child,
truth and honor, like a halo, encircle your
brow. Your eyes disarm doubt and jealousy.
Yet by this trust my life is endangered! Yet
what care I ? Long since I became apathetic,
hopeless. Even ambition dies in this smothering
atmosphere. The reflections of the pictures
are bright, but the shades are midnight
gloom. I know the secrets of this place too
well. Would you know them? Then must