She sought—but higher yet must rise
The courses of her mansionry;
Beyond these skies to Other Skies,
Its walls cut through so sheer, so free;
Beyond the brede of stars, aloof,
I look—but nowhere find a Roof!
THE MAN WHO DID NOT GO TO HEAVEN ON TUESDAY
BY ELLIS PARKER BUTLER
Author of “Pigs is Pigs,” “Long Sam ‘Takes Out,’” etc.