Angels and Women (1924)

ALLIMADES’ STORY 25
shocking event occurred in the city, which
drew from my impetuous brother a violent
expression of indignation. Fearing that he
might fall a victim to his rashness, notwithstanding
his former deliverance, I expostulated
with him, but he gave no heed to my
caution.
"One evening, after he had with unusual
eloquence addressed a great assemblage, I
remained upon the mountain and conversed
with him till the pale moon rose over the
marble city. I spoke of the desperate condition
of the world, its entire subversion by
the Evil Ones. For myself I feared nothing,
my unobtrusive life exempted me from suspicion
or attack; but I portrayed his danger,
and besought him by the love he bore his
young bride and me, his only brother, to be
more moderate in his attempts at reformation.
I took his hand, and well I remember
my closing words"
"’O my brother, I believe as firmly as
yourself that God is more powerful than