Angels and Women (1924)

ANGELSAND WOMENHere, in the quiet of my room, the anxioustumult in my breast was soon calmed. Allnature seemed to bend over me with a smileand benediction as I looked out from mywindow upon the calm earth and sky. I wasalone, indeed, without human companionship,but I recalled the omnipotence of theGod of my father and feeling certain of hiscontinued protection, the feeling of lonelinessdeparted.A light step at the door interrupted mymeditation, and Samoula entered the chamber."The banquet is prepared. Will younot loin us, Aloma ?" The question did notharmonize with my mood, and I answered,perhaps too briefly, "No, my mother.""Our life is so sad and dull, will yon notaid to brighten it?""I cannot, my mother.""The Lord Satanas honors you with an invitation.Will you not accept it? Hesperusinquires for you, and anxiously awaits yourcoming. Will you not see him ?"