world, but that was the World of Delusion; here, in the World of Truth,
you will receive your reward!
"The Supreme Court shall not pass sentence against you! It will not
weigh and dole out your part to you. Take what you wish,--all is yours!"
* * * * *
Bontsie lifts his eyes for the first time! He is dazed by the light on
all sides: everything sparkles, everything flashes, beams issue
everywhere: from the walls, from the vessels, from the angels, from the
judges! Nothing but suns around him!
He wearily droops his eyes.
"Really?" he asks doubtfully and abashed.
"Indeed!" answers the Highest Judge. "Indeed, I tell you--all is yours!
All in Heaven belongs to you! Choose and take what you wish! You take
your own."
* * * * *
"Really?" asks Bontsie once more, but in a firmer voice.
"Really, really, really!" they answer him on all sides.
"Well, if so," Bontsie smiles, "I should like to have every morning a
hot roll with fresh butter!"
Judges and angels drooped their heads abashed. The Prosecuting Attorney
laughed out loud.