An Allegory
By Mary Carolyn Davies
[The Scene is a wood through which runs a path. Wild rose bushes and other wood-things border it. On opposite sides of the path stand two girls waiting. They have not looked at each other. The girls wear that useful sort of gown which, with the addition of a crown, makes a queen—without, makes a peasant. The first girl wears a crown. The second carries one carelessly in her hand.]
First Girl [looking across at the other]. For whom are you waiting?
Second Girl. I am waiting for Life.
First Girl. I am waiting for Life also.
Second Girl. They said that he would pass this way. Do you believe that he will pass this way?
First Girl. He passes all ways.
Second Girl [still breathing quickly]. I ran to meet Life.
First Girl. Are you not afraid of him?