Angels and Women (1924)

CHANGE 61
tears. Thou shalt be protected. Arise; forget
thy sorrow while we take counsel with
regard to the future."
I had no time to remonstrate, for Hesperus
immediately addressed me: "And thou wilt
need a friend, Aloma. Turn not away, but
consider my words. Samoula will depart
with Satanas; if thou remain alone in this
wilderness, death will soon ensue and thy
fair form become a prey to savage beasts.
Remove to Balonia, and greater danger
threatens. But if I may claim the sacred
right of protection, safety and happiness are
assured. Aloma, thou hast power never before
conferred upon mortal maid; thou art
inspired by ambition lofty as that which animates
my own spirit: Thou weft born to be
an angel’s bride. Become the partner of
Hesperus, share in his glory, and the unimaginable
fervor of an angel’s passion will
enkindle thy human soul. Love and honor
shall be thine, such as woman has never
known; the treasures of earth will be laid at