"In my Father's house are many mansions. * * * I go to prepare a place for you."—John 14:2.
Two men were walking in the grounds surrounding a stately residence on the outskirts of the city.
"I told you some time ago of the king of Poland's visit," said the one who had been instructor at the school. "Did you see that item in the paper this morning?"
"Yes," replied the other. "The visit must have made a great impression on him, judging by what he is doing."
"He was much interested. He is a good man, and is carrying out the instructions which he received while here. You have not been here before?"
"No; this is my first visit."
"This house is being built for a descendant of mine who is yet in mortality. I visit with him frequently, and he has asked me for suggestions as to its construction. I have had much pleasure in giving them. Soon he is to bring a wife into his new home, a dear good girl whom I am pleased to welcome in this way into our family. The workmen have nearly finished their labors and I am devoting some time to the preparation of the grounds. Will you have time to look around with me?"
"I have time today, brother."
They walked towards the house. It stood on the slope of a gentle elevation which furnished a view of the country westward.
"Here you see what I am doing. I am departing somewhat from the usual form of lawn plans, but I want this place to have a special feature. You see, I have led this stream of water around the hill-side and made it fall over this small precipice into this tiny lake. What do you think of it?"