Angels and Women (1924)

TEBAH AND ITS INMATES 231
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Noah was at the hearth replenishing
the fire, which had almost gone out. It soon
began to blaze cheerfully. I reclined on a
cushion at Lydia’s feet as we discussed the
momentous occurrence.
"Dear child," said Lydia, "This is indeed
a day never to be forgotten. At last we have
reached our goal. The peril of the deep no
longer threatens. We are safe on land again
and it is now only a question of days perhaps
ere we may emerge from our temporary
refuge and dwell once more on our native
earth.
"We know not where we are except it was
revealed to Noah before we embarked on this
long voyage that we would anchor on a
mountain in the center of the world. Omnipotence
has guarded us all our journey
through."
When the family were all present
we engaged in our accustomed morning
prayer with joyful and thankful solemnity.