Angels and Women (1924)

138 ANGELS AND WOMEN
his family bowed before the altar. Greatly
affected by this reminder of my former life,
I stepped forward and knelt with the worshipers.
The quick eye of Japheth detected
the presence of strangers, and when the
group arose, he came forward with words of
welcome, and taking my hand respectfully,
led me to his father.
"This," said he, "’is the maiden of whom
I spake, the child of Allimades, who has this
morning worshiped with us the God of her
father." The Prophet gazed upon me earnestly,
and tears came into his eyes as he
embraced me, saying--"Thou hast Samoula’s
face and form, but Allimades’ steadfast
soul looks forth from thine eyes. Thrice
welcome, my daughter."
The other members of the family received
me kindly, and when I entered the dwelling
entreated me to take the highest seat. After
a brief hour, in which our hearts were comforted
by words of counsel and affection, I
arose to take leave, but the Prophet detained