And I alone there with God’s Wonder-book
Wherein I read and ponder, read and pray,
Learning a truer Truth from day to day.’
“Be merciful to a school-girl’s rhymes. I’ve still a book full to show you, dear.
“And now, back to earth: I begin work in a little while, as you know.... And I am very fain to have you take me in your arms, Barry. And so shall soon come to you, being inclined that way—yours—yours no less truly now than when the law permits—always your property—your refuge, God willing—your roof, your shelter, your retreat, to hold by right, to enjoy in peace—the girl you found shabby and asleep, and have awakened, clothed in light.
“Gratitude undying; loyalty to you; love.
“Eris.”
CHAPTER XXXIV
THAT mental jumping-off place, popularly known as “the psychological moment,” is usually hatched out of the dust-pan of Destiny. Materialistic sweepings. And, sometimes spontaneous combustion follows.
Old Lady Destiny, house-cleaning, swept together, from various directions, elements which, uncombined, would not have set the dust-bin afire.