I sat absorbed and half afraid.
"And to-night—?" I said, softly.
He rose from his chair and stood up to his full superb stature, looking down upon me with a certain mingling of kindness and pity.
"To-night,"—he replied—"we shall send for you! You will confront the Brethren, as one who has passed the same mental test through which they are passing! And you will face the last fear! I do not think you will go back upon yourself—I hope not—I strongly desire you to keep your courage to the end!"
I ventured to touch his hand.
"And afterwards?" I queried.
He smiled.
"Afterwards—Life and its secrets are all with you and Love!"