Angels and Women (1924)

TEBAH AND ITS INMATES 233
of them. Japheth promised me that the little
lamb born during the voyage should be mine.
Poor animals; they will be glad too, to have
their freedom again.
Eleventh Month--Tenth Day.
This morning Noah opened the window of
the Tebah and sent forth a raven but it returned
in the evening to the Tebah. The
waters are gradually receding. Much of the
surrounding country is now visible. We can
only discern that the mountain on which we
have rested is very high and descends to the
valley below by gentle slopes. This will
enable us to leave the Tebah without difficulty°
Ham can scarce be restrained from
endeavoring to go forth now but Noah has
persuaded him that the Most High has provided
him with a sign by which he will recognize
the proper time.
Eleventh Month--Twenty-fourth Day.
Seven days since Noah opened the window
and sent forth a dove. Away she flew and