Angels and Women (1924)

GREATER CHANGE 133his supernatural perception extends not tovision), was absorbed in giving her instructionand comfort. He did not notice mypresence, nor that his son was with me. I,therefore, stepped quietly into the chariot;Minerva followed, and we turned toward thePalace.It was late before we recrossed the city,but artificial lights made the warm night likeday. The streets swarmed with a mixedmultitude, men and Devas with their beautitifulwives and children, all abroad to catchthe breeze which at this hour sweeps downthe valley. As we drove along, impious languageshocked our ears, revealing discontent,jealousy, and hatred. Minerva appeared illat ease and thoughtful. To divert her mindand inform myself, I inquired, "Why dothese people continue in bondage so galling?Why not resist, though in the attempt theyperish?""What can be done ?" she replied. "Countlessplots have been formed, conspiracies to