Angels and Women (1924)
Angels and Women (1924) Angels and Women (1924)
GREATER CHANGE 117daughter of the queen, but my father wasAllimades, the Sage of Balonia, son ofLamech and brother of Noah."With heightened color and joy in his eyeshe drew nearer, and said--"O princess, thouart my cousin! Thou, the daughter of Allimades,I see thee at last I" Then, taking myhand, he trembled, grew pale and seemedunable to repress the low rapid words:"Aloma, your face and voice are an inspiration,a revelation of which I have dreamed,for which I have prayed. You are the fulfillmentof my heart’s prophecy, the promiseof Heaven. Forgive this abruptness, thisvehemence. I am amazed; I cannot controlmyself. I have waited for you so long; yetnow all my former years seem like a dream,and this brief moment, the waking to life andreality."Though much affected by these words, Irepressed emotion, and answered quietly:"We are indeed near kin; the discovery givesme inexpressible happiness. There is much
118 ANGELS AND WOMENto be spoken, but the night wanes; to remainlonger in this place would invite observationand danger. Even now I perceive the glanceof Hesperus toward us. We must part."But Japheth could not refrain. "Dear cousin,"said he, "ask me not to leave you--rather come with me to my father’s house,where among kindred you will find safety.You cannot realize the dangers of thisglittering palace. The thin film of splendorscarce hides its sins and crime. Ifyou are again immersed in the tide offalse glory, I fear you will flit from meforever, as your image has faded from mylonging sight in unsubstantial dreams.Naught but a miracle can save you in thisaccursed place."Again my mind was suddenly illuminated,and the purpose of the Most High revealed.The gift of prophecy was bestowed for myown salvation and that of others; and I answeredconfidently--"The miracle has beenperformed. I am possessed of a talisman
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GREATER CHANGE 117daughter of the queen, but my father wasAllimades, the Sage of Balonia, son ofLamech <strong>and</strong> brother of Noah."With heightened color <strong>and</strong> joy in his eyeshe drew nearer, <strong>and</strong> said--"O princess, thouart my cousin! Thou, the daughter of Allimades,I see thee at last I" Then, taking myh<strong>and</strong>, he trembled, grew pale <strong>and</strong> seemedunable to repress the low rapid words:"Aloma, your face <strong>and</strong> voice are an inspiration,a revelation of which I have dreamed,for which I have prayed. You are the fulfillmentof my heart’s prophecy, the promiseof Heaven. Forgive this abruptness, thisvehemence. I am amazed; I cannot controlmyself. I have waited for you so long; yetnow all my former years seem like a dream,<strong>and</strong> this brief moment, the waking to life <strong>and</strong>reality."Though much affected by these words, Irepressed emotion, <strong>and</strong> answered quietly:"We are indeed near kin; the discovery givesme inexpressible happiness. There is much
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