Angels and Women (1924)

ANGELS AND WOMEN
Here, in the quiet of my room, the anxious
tumult in my breast was soon calmed. All
nature seemed to bend over me with a smile
and benediction as I looked out from my
window upon the calm earth and sky. I was
alone, indeed, without human companionship,
but I recalled the omnipotence of the
God of my father and feeling certain of his
continued protection, the feeling of loneliness
departed.
A light step at the door interrupted my
meditation, and Samoula entered the chamber.
"The banquet is prepared. Will you
not loin us, Aloma ?" The question did not
harmonize with my mood, and I answered,
perhaps too briefly, "No, my mother."
"Our life is so sad and dull, will yon not
aid to brighten it?"
"I cannot, my mother."
"The Lord Satanas honors you with an invitation.
Will you not accept it? Hesperus
inquires for you, and anxiously awaits your
coming. Will you not see him ?"