Angels and Women (1924)

TEBAH AND ITS INMATES 195
ural course of the wild animals? They sniff
the air as if in fear and quietly submit themselves
to be imprisoned in this strange building
which appears prophetically arranged
for their reception. Is it possible the mad
Prophet has told the truth ?"
"You speak folly," said another. "Wonders
will never cease while the world stands;
these animals are governed by some law
with which we are unacquainted; our sages
must be consulted."
"Let us not forestall trouble," said still
another. "Believe in danger when it appears.
The end comes soon enough. How
hot the day grows 1"
Indeed, the heat had become intense, and
after the hold of the vessel was full, we
ceased from receiving the animals and
sought refreshment and repose.
Toward evening Japheth took me to examine
this marvelous building. The beasts,
dull and sleepy, gave little heed to our coming,
though sometimes they started and ut-