The Saint.—"In a short time I am going to Beit Allah ('house of God,' or Mecca)."
"Indeed!" I replied.
"Yes, there I shall repose under the shadow of the Holy Place, resting my poor broken limbs and spending my days in fervent prayer, preparing myself for heaven:" continued the pious lady.
The Traveller.—"What shall you do in Paradise?"
The Lady.—"I shall eat and drink well, and be dressed in silk."
The Traveller.—"Shall you have a husband?"
The Lady.—"Yes."
The Traveller.—"Shall you bear children!"
The Lady.—"No."
The Traveller.—"Where is Paradise?"