Angels and Women (1924)

242 ANGELS AND WOMEN
they spoke a single language, but because
of their disobedience in building the Tower
of Babel, their languages were confused
and they were scattered to the four corners
of the earth. In vain did I warn them to
desist from their impious course in building
that Tower. You remember my grief at
their refusal to heed my warning. But a
mother’s love cannot die. Let my wealth be
equally divided among them, and convey to
them my blessing.
"The history of the great Deluge has been
transmitted by other survivors of our family.
My record agrees with theirs. When you lay
me in the tomb beside the dust of your
father place in my hand the amethyst cylinder
brought from the library of Allimades
and let it contain this record."
Here my mother motioned all in attendance
to retire, which we did, borne down
with grief at her approaching death.