ENTO, AND ENTOANS.
De L'Ester--To our faithful comrade we tender our greetings, and an
apology for our early appearance. You will arrange quickly for our
departure, for the family have returned, and we desire to visit them
ere day dawn on Ento. Madame, you have not locked the rear door of the
room, and some one might disturb you, which would not be well for you.
Now you are comfortably seated, and will endeavor to tranquillize your
disturbed equilibrium. We feared that our somewhat abrupt _entrée_
might startle you. George, I think that madame may find herself
sufficiently sustained, through simply resting on your extended arm.
You are rapidly growing stronger, madame, and accustomed, too, to
the peculiar conditions of your unusual phase of Mediumship, and we
anticipate that soon you will overcome the timidity you at times
experience.
Now you are quieted, and we at once may begin our journey. Upward now,
and outward. You are at ease, madame? That is well.
Yonder is the Planet Venus, regal, beautiful Queen of the Earth-night.
And in the northwest is the grand constellation known to you as The
Great Dipper--whose family of worlds, like Ento, and Earth, pursue
their law compelling ways. Four of them are peopled with humans, far
in advance of those of either Earth or Ento. In every direction are
myriads of Worlds, inhabited by human beings in various stages of
evolvement. Throughout limitless space are Suns and Systems of worlds,
varying in bulk, and of diverse conditions, yet through intelligently
directed energy, each shining wonder traverses pathless space, in
conformity with unvarying law. In striving to conceive an idea of the
universe, one is overwhelmed by its boundless immensity. Only Infinite
Intelligence can compass a thought so far beyond the limit of the
finite mind.
We near the residence, and now will descend. Yes, near the fountain,
George. Madame, you perceive that there are lights in portions of the
house. With the Entoans it is a universal custom to keep lights burning
during the night. Later on, you will learn their reason for doing this.
There are no developed clairvoyants in this family; of that we have
assured ourselves. In what manner? Well, previous to coming for you
we investigated their condition. We now will enter the home, so that
you, madame, may obtain a general view of the apartments and their
occupants, on the second floor.
The front room to the left, George, and you, madame, will please
describe whatever may attract your attention.
Medium--This is a large, almost square room, elegantly, yet rather
scantily furnished; that is, it is not overfurnished. The ceiling is
lofty, of the tint of old ivory, and decorated in a delicate design of
wreaths and sprays of foliage and flowers. The walls also are ivory
tinted, but of a deeper shade than the ceiling, and are decorated in
designs harmonizing with those of the ceiling. On the highly polished
floor, which is of some light, rose colored wood, are fine Oriental
looking rugs, and there is a very handsome divan, and some richly
upholstered chairs, and a large, beautifully carved wood table, and a
massive dressing bureau, which is built into the wall, and on it
are many pretty toilet articles, some of which have a very familiar
appearance. Near the one lofty, wide, front window, in an ornamental
tub, is a large growing plant, which looks like some species of palm,
but is unlike any palm I know of. It bears an enormous truss of lovely
scarlet flowers, which give out a fragrance resembling that of the
hyacinth. I am pleased that it is to be included in the illustrations
of Ento's flora.
[Illustration: RUVACC[A:] PLIMOS]
De L'Ester--It is not related to the palm family. Observe carefully the
forms of both calyx and flower, and you will consider its Ento name,
Ruvacc[a:] plimos, quite appropriate. You may name it trumpet flower.
Now, madame, you will proceed.
Medium--How shall I describe the sleeping occupant of this beautiful
couch? I am at a loss for words that might do justice to this
revelation of Ento female loveliness. Allow me to be silent, De
L'Ester, while you, who are more competent than am I, shall attempt the
impossible.
De L'Ester--As you will, madame, though I confess to an unwillingness,
to attempt through words to convey an idea of the appearance of
this extremely beautiful woman. The invasion of the privacy of her
apartment, to you, seems an impertinence. But that you may learn many
things pertaining to the Entoans, we must use means at our command, so
I think we may be pardoned for this intrusion.
The woman sleeping upon this shell shaped couch is young, and indeed
"tall, and divinely fair." Below a wide, shapely forehead, shaded by
flossy curls, long, silken lashes fringe white eyelids concealing
large, luminous blue eyes. A profusion of golden brown hair lies in
curling, waving masses, over snowy pillow, and bare, blue veined,
white throat. Her complexion is as fair and rosy as pink rose petals,
for this is not one of Ento's dark skinned beauties, but one of a
Northland race. In her sleep she dreams and smiles, her slightly parted
lips revealing a hint of two rows of pearls, in keeping with this shell
shaped couch, so closely inlaid with pearl that one can imagine it the
former abode of some great ocean creature and the white fleecy covering
of its present occupant the foam of storm tossed waters.
Fair dreamer, may you long experience joyous awakenings to happy days
and happier years!
We now will pass to the apartment across the hallway.
The dimensions of this chamber are the same as those of the one we have
but now left, and the decorations and furnishing is much the same, the
noticeable exception being this low, broad couch, of some fine wood,
artistically inlaid with a variety of colored woods in a floral design.
Its corners are held by heavy, ornamental silver clasps, which add much
to its sumptuous beauty. Lying on it in a profound sleep, is a man of
apparently middle age, and though quite dark skinned, he is extremely
handsome. He is very tall, and finely formed, as are all of his race,
and in his quiet face one reads dignity of character, and gentleness.
Through his black, silken, curling beard one perceives that he has
finely curved lips, and that his black, abundant curling hair graces an
admirably statuesque head, neck and shoulders. Yes, all Entoans have
abundant hair. Their head covering, which seldom is worn, is not of a
kind to destroy the growth of their hair.
This man is a fine specimen of a race known as the Hovan[a:], and
doubtless were he awake, and clear-seeing, he would find himself
greatly surprised, if not alarmed, on perceiving a group of strange
appearing persons gazing upon him so intently. Adieu, monsieur, and
should we again meet, may it be under more favorable conditions for a
mutual acquaintance.
A bath and dressing room adjoins this apartment, which now we will
examine.
Quite a large, and well appointed room, with floor of very beautiful
marble, its whiteness relieved by veinings of gray and pale rose color.
From the floor to half the height of the room the walls are of silver
richly wrought in festoons of vines and flowers of various kinds, all
suggesting aquatic growths. Thence, to the slightly curved ceiling, the
walls are of highly polished wood, of a deep rose color. The ceiling,
too, is of wood, of a paler shade of rose, and is carved in exquisite
floral designs. The bath is of snowy marble, lined with burnished
silver, which curves over, forming a broad rim. The outer surface of
the bath is chiselled into a composition of aquatic plants and grasses,
which are very artistic and effective.
Here is a large onyx dressing table, on which are various toilet
accessories of admirable designs and workmanship. Truly, "Necessity is
the mother of invention," and the necessities of humans, everywhere,
lead to very similar results, hence these familiar looking objects.
I recall that during my Earth life I imagined that if any of the
Planets might be the abodes of intelligent life forms owing to varying
conditions, necessarily such forms, and their requirements, must
altogether differ from those of Earth, and I assure you that one of the
greatest, and most pleasing surprises awaiting my renewed acquaintance
with the spirit side of life was the realization, that not only was the
genus homo of other worlds essentially like myself in appearance, but
that their characteristics, pursuits and requirements were very like
my own, and that the Spirits of all Planetary spirit worlds recognized
their common origin, and universal relationship.
Your mental state is similar to what mine was, hence you find it
difficult to realize the universal homogeneity of substance, which
under like, or similar conditions, _must_ manifest itself, in harmony
with intelligent, universal laws. I am aware, that as factors, or
potentialities, forces and qualities, known as gravity, attraction,
repulsion, density, volume, distance from Solar influences, position
of Planets, etc., are to scientific minds the pivotal points upon
which certain results must of necessity turn, and largely they are
correct. But while drawing conclusions from real or apparent facts
scientific minds seldom consider the one all-powerful factor, The
Infinite, Intelligent energy, the adjuster of causes and effects into
a harmonious whole. But really at present we have not time for either
scientific or philosophic dissertations, and I must conclude this
digression into which your remark has beguiled me by saying that on
Ento you will find the same humans, with the same requirements, as may
be found on numberless Planets.
Everywhere the man creature evolves along fixed lines, and sooner or
later this hairy-headed person requires combs, brushes, mirrors and
other appliances with which to enhance his charms or to contribute
to his comfort, his well-being or his vanity, consequently here are
veritable combs, brushes and mirrors, and here, too, is a familiar
looking cleansing preparation. You may doubt it, madame, but I swear
it is soap, and a very excellent soap it is. It is delicately scented,
too, which may indicate that my lord and his lady are somewhat dainty
in their requirements.
You may know that on our Planet, in various localities, there are
deposits of a saponaceous character. Such deposits exist not only on
Earth, but on Ento and other Planets, which affords another bit of
evidence that worlds are akin.
These bath appliances are quite admirable. Overhead are faucets with
spraying attachments for both hot and cold water, and here, at the foot
of the bath, are silver faucets for the same, and from these yawning
mouths of silver nondescript heads both cold and hot water pours
into this great silver bowl. But we cannot devote more time to this
room. Certainly, for a country house, one scarcely would expect such
luxurious appointments.
This door opens into the sleeping apartments of the wife of the
slumbering gentleman. Shall we enter it, madame? You are silent. I have
observed that curiosity is not your ruling trait. Ah, I see. You think
that we gentlemen should not intrude upon the privacy of the lady.
Then, that you may acquire certain information, I suggest that you
shall go alone, and in the hallway we will await your return.
Medium--Well, here I am, and will relate what I have seen and heard.
Asleep on a couch very like that on which the gentleman lies is a
large and very beautiful woman with a most charming expression of
countenance. Her complexion is rather dark, but much fairer than that
of her husband, and her hair is very black and luxuriant, flowing
loosely over the pillow and down on to the floor. Never have I seen
hair so abundant or so beautiful, and she has such lovely arms and
hands. On tables and on the side shelves of a magnificent dresser are
beautiful toilet articles and the loveliest jewel caskets. Of what are
the caskets made? Dear me, I cannot say, but I should think of gold
and silver. One looks like gold filagree set with different colored
stones forming flower sprays, and one appears to be of silver closely
incrusted with diamonds and rubies in a peculiar pattern. Another is
a rather large shell clasped with some kind of metal hinges, the edge
of the upper half set closely with large, lovely pink pearls, which I
should think might be worth a fortune. There are several other caskets,
but I did not observe them closely.
Clothing of beautiful texture and exquisite coloring hangs in closets
and other receptacles. There are robes of what I should call Grecian
style. Some are of a plain weave, others are brocaded in admirable
designs. Some are of silken texture, others are of wool or silk and
wool. Some are undecorated, but almost all of them are trimmed around
the neck, sleeves and hems with borders of very beautiful embroidery
of gold, silver or in colored silks, imitating foliage and flowers or
in arabesque designs, some of them set thickly with small jewels of
several kinds. They are the most beautiful garments I ever have seen.
Close by the lady's couch is a smaller one, on which lies the dearest,
loveliest child. She appears to be about four years old and is very
large for that age. I felt inclined to kiss the darling, but feared
that I might awaken her, so stood intently looking at her, when
suddenly she stirred and opened her eyes in a startled manner, crying
"Omm[a:], Omm[a:]." Instantly I retreated behind the window drapery
and peered through. The mother arose in haste and knelt beside the
child, murmuring as she caressed her, "Omm[a:] estro, Omm[a:] estro,
gentolēn[a:]. Emenol[a:] grandû, emenissema grandû." That is all I can
remember of what she said, but soon the child fell asleep, the mother
stole softly to her couch and I came away. I hope, monsieur, that I
have satisfied your curiosity.
De L'Ester--Madame, your complaisance overwhelms me. My curiosity.
Truly I do not find myself equal to an expression of my appreciation
of your effort on my behalf, and can only bow my acknowledgment. May
I ask if you looked into the apartment adjoining the one you visited?
George informs us that in it is a younger and handsomer woman than the
one you have described.
Medium--I only glanced at a very youthful and handsome girl who was
asleep on a couch. Although I realize that these persons are unaware of
our presence, I cannot avoid an unpleasant consciousness that we are
taking advantage of their unconscious state. Of course I know that idle
curiosity has nothing to do with it, and that you all are doing your
utmost to assist in my Ento education, for which you have my thanks.
George, how do you know that there is a young and handsome woman in
that room? I shall have to report you to Inez.
George--While looking through the house I came to her room, merely
glancing in as you did. Inez has too much confidence in her other self
to listen to an ill report of him; then, too, madame but jests.
While looking through this spacious dwelling and into its history, I
have learned that it is modelled in a style antedating what we will
term Ento's modern architecture. This style was in high favor four
centuries ago, Ento time and for suburban and country residences is yet
much favored. It was designed for the requirements of a large family
and has served its purpose during several generations and still is so
substantial that its massive walls may shelter generations yet to come.
At present, only the first and second floors are occupied or furnished.
From the conversation of the domestics I also have learned that the
proprietor is a distinguished Government Official, who, with his
family, resides in the Capitol and that occasionally he and they come
here for recreation and to look after his estate.
It may surprise you, my sister, to learn that all the lands of Ento are
held in trust by the government, only the improvements of an estate are
owned by the proprietors. Later on we will have occasion to further
inform you concerning this regulation.
In the Istoira is a sort of genealogical record of this family and De
L'Ester suggests that, as our time is limited, it will be well to at
once go there.
De L'Ester--We will enter by way of this inner doorway, and for a
moment we will pause here. As you may not correctly estimate the
dimensions of this Istoira, I will inform you, madame, that its
depth, including the sanctuary, is about one hundred and twenty feet;
its width about sixty feet. These private Istoiras are attached to
the residences of all large country estates and are used, not only
for religious purposes, but for placing of memorial records, and as
depositories of the ashes of the dead. As you perceive, the seats are
placed only along the sides, and facing us is a beautiful altar, back
of which falls heavy drapery concealing from view the sanctuary. In
this subdued light the white, very ornately sculptured marble altar
gleams like masses of snow flowers. In contrast to its whiteness
here are some red and yellow blooms so recently laid on it that the
atmosphere is laden with their sweet fragrance.
All over the planet at high noon and at the moment of the disappearance
of Andûman[a:]'s shining abode in the numerous Temples and Istoiras
religious observances occur. At high noon, on occasions, animals are
sacrificed and offerings of value are laid on altars. At the evening
service only grains, fruits and flowers, the sacred red and yellow
tsoina and valseta blooms are offered. Soon, we believe, sacrifices
involving animal life will be known no more on Ento.
[Illustration: ISOINA]
Medium--De L'Ester, pardon me for interrupting you. You have informed
me that the Entoans, as a whole, are more highly civilized than are
the peoples of our planet. Why, then, do they still practice these
superstitious observances?
De L'Ester--Superstition, madame, is a feature of all religions. The
Entoans who offer to Andûman[a:], or the Deific Ones, an animal as
an atonement for wrong doing, or to perhaps appease an angry God or
Goddess, are no more superstitious than the Christian who believes
in the vicarious atonement of Jesus of Nazareth, whom he regards as
an embodiment of God. In the early ages of man's evolvement (I speak
of man of any Planet) he gropes his way with uncomprehending senses
until a period arrives when he becomes a spiritualized being. Then he
looks about him. Effects present themselves to his wondering, fearful
gaze, and more or less clearly he perceives them, but as yet he is
too immature to associate effects with causes of which he has no
conception. Gradually he becomes conscious that back of effects there
appears to be an intelligent cause or causes, and in accordance with
the degree of his spiritual unfoldment he invests this cause or causes
with beneficent or maleficent qualities, frequently with both. In time
his unfolding ideas become more distinctive, and from them he evolves
two personalities, one good, the other evil. The former he reverently
adores, the latter he regards with fear and disfavor, yet with a
certain respectful consideration. The human ages and ever _intuitively_
he seeks after truth. In his uncertainty he looks this way and that,
gathering as he goes fancies which, by and by, he formulates into
facts, and these fanciful facts keep pace with his growth, and a
period arrives when he establishes a religion which is a concretion
of inherited tendencies conjoined to such legendary and other myths
as may have come his way. Further along his larger unfoldment obliges
him to discard beliefs which do not fit into his wider views which are
the logical consequences of his wider experiences, and in his unrest
he grows desperate or indifferent as to what may or may not be true.
You are aware that at this time among Earth's peoples many are in
this unhappy state of mind, and that, what is little less deplorable,
multitudes are held in the bonds of ecclesiastical legends and dogmas
which ever obscure the truth, and superstition ever is where truth is
not.
_But the God-Man is coming; he will break his bonds asunder,
And go marching through the ages, his gaze turned toward the blue;
Where the Angel hosts, in tones as of reverberating thunder,
Sing hosannahs to The Highest, who alone is true._
To the Entoans Andûman[a:], the Supreme One, is absolutely perfect,
yet his perfection admits of righteous anger against his willfully
offending children whom He, for their own good, chastises until,
realizing their culpability, they make atonement for their sinfulness.
In bygone times the atonement for sin against their Creator demanded
human sacrifice, or, perhaps an offering of their most valued
possessions, against which no one dared offer a protest.
Gods and Goddesses who are Andûman[a:]'s Ministers and Messengers, He
created less perfect than Himself, and to appease their anger or to
secure their favor sacrifices and offerings without number have been,
and are, laid upon the altars of Temples and Istoiras.
[Illustration: VALSĒT[A:]]
Certainly such beliefs are very childish, very superstitious, but
childhood conceives of childish fancies, and man on Ento and on
Earth, spiritually, is yet in swaddling clothes.
Beyond the limits of his present unfoldment his infinite possibilities
are as little understood as are abstruse utterances by a lisping child,
but intuitively, within his being, he perceives godlike attributes, and
ever he is impelled toward higher spiritual unfoldment, which is but
another expression for what is termed civilization.
On Ento, as on Earth, the Priesthood stem the tide of human progress.
Always the Priesthood are conservative, holding tenaciously to old
traditions, rites and ceremonies, and, as a rule, they are sincere
in their professions, for it is a fact that through their constant
affirmations of the tenets of their various faiths they become so
self-psychologized as to be unable to perceive beyond their established
views. Never are the Priesthood in advance of the people. It is only
when the multitudes demand larger views of truth that they yield to the
necessity of moving forward, and always under protest.
Yes, certainly, to be religious is a natural impulse; natural, because
man is a spiritualized being, the expression of Infinite Intelligence
and Infinite Energy in form.
You will allow me to repeat that notwithstanding certain features,
the Entoans as a whole are more highly evolved spiritually, hence
more highly civilized, than are the peoples of Earth. In the arts,
their attainments are productive of most excellent results. As much
may be said of the sciences, in which, with two notable exceptions,
of which presently we shall speak, they are far more learned than are
Earth's scientists. But they are dominated and restricted by their Holy
Writings, which declare that Audûman[a:], the Supreme One, ever has
been, and ever will be. That in a remote time he said, "I no longer
will dwell alone and in silence." So, out of himself he created
Astranol[a:], a beautiful realm beyond the clouds. A realm ever abloom
with loveliest flowers and watered by flowing streams as sweet as
nectar. A realm where deep darkness never comes and its dim twilight is
irradiated by the innumerable lamps of the Deific Ones, which Ento's
children may behold gleaming in the quiet night sky. A realm where
storms, sickness and death are unknown and where the air is filled with
sweetest perfumes and the land is bathed by dews which fall like clouds
of silvery mist. A realm where birds of wonderfully beautiful plumage
fill the air with melodious songs, and where no noisome thing exists.
When the creation of Astranol[a:] was completed Andûman[a:]
contemplated the expression of His will and was satisfied. Then he
spoke into existence Gods and Goddesses, who should dwell in this realm
and who should be his Ministers and Messengers, and then he created
Ento, which, in the beginning, was as beautiful as the children of His
love whom He also spoke into existence and for whom he declared Ento
should be a home for evermore. Through his Messengers he gave to them a
revelation of His will, which instructed them as to their duties toward
their Creator, toward his Messengers, toward each other, and toward all
living creatures whom He had created for their uses and pleasure. And
it was specially enjoined upon them _that no eye should ever attempt
to penetrate the cloud veil falling between them and the abode of
the dwellers in Astranol[a:]. Should any one presume to disobey this
commandment, swift vengeance would be visited upon the offender._ To
a people entertaining no conception of a continuity of existence and
to whom death is an ever present terror, curiosity is not a powerful
enough incentive to induce the Entoans to risk their chiefest treasure,
life, or to bring upon them and theirs the wrath of the offended
deities of Astranol[a:]. Thus, as a science, astronomy is unknown to
the Entoans.
The Holy Writings do not forbid an investigation into, or even allude
to, Ento's physical constitution, but for cogent reasons the learned
Priesthood ever have opposed themselves to whatever might remotely
imperil their cherished dogmas. Thus it occurs that, while many
scholars possess a minute knowledge of the science of mineralogy,
geology as a science finds small favor. No, nowhere in the Holy
Writings is there even a suggestion of human or other living sacrifice.
It was not until after a fanatical and powerful Priesthood became
the sole interpreters of the mysteries of religion that Andûman[a:],
through a revelation of His will, demanded human sacrifice as a test of
obedience or as an atonement for sin.
At another time I may inform you further in relation to the Ento
Scriptures, which embody not only the revelation of Andûman[a:]'s will
and the fanciful story of Ento's creation, but also much of the history
of ancient times. How far back do the Ento Scriptures date? We have
been informed that unquestionably this supposed revelation occurred
nearly fifty centuries ago. Yes, Ento time. The age of the Planet no
Entoan either in or out of the physical body assumes to know. Soon we
shall have with us some learned Ento Spirits, who, we doubt not, will
gladly afford us exact information upon this and other subjects of
interest. No further questions at present, madame, for time flies and
soon we must return you to Earth.
The Sun held aloft in the hand of the statue surmounting the altar
is emblematic of Andûman[a:]'s supposed abode, and this really fine
mosaic, representing sun rays radiating from the circular altar, also
is an emblem of the same.
Observe, now, this central marble shaft, which rises nearly to the
domed roof. Both base and capital are sculptured masses of grains,
fruits and flowers. The surface of the shaft is divided into sections
on which are engraved names and brief records of departed Entoans.
Above each legend is a head in bas-relief, and so well executed are
these images of the dead that one can easily determine as to age and
characteristics of the originals. Through such knowledge of their
written language as I possess I shall attempt to gain some information
relating to these people of a bygone day.
Muyolos Kalaf and Feniston Inisella were ancestor and ancestress to
Inisellēna. Their sculptured faces indicate that they were handsome and
intellectual persons and that all lived to a good old age.
Here it is stated that the original of this admirable bust was one
Hûyten Dēmos, who was sire to Endoifan Inivos, who became the mother of
Rosilla, who in time gave birth to Stivon Izamma, which also was the
name of his sire, who was greatgrandsire to Silvano Izam, the present
proprietor of the residence we have been viewing. Engraved on this
shaft is quite a family history, but we shall find matters of greater
interest to enlist our attention.
This edifice in itself is both Istoir[a:] and F[a:]v[a:] a croidas,
where the ashes of the departed are deposited, and in those sealed,
ornamental receptacles are the incinerated remains of past generations.
Observe the many sculptured forms on this and on the opposite wall.
Here is a face, hoary with age, but with a fine, majestic expression,
and here are others of the midday of life, representing splendid types
of the human.
Here are faces of youths and maidens as entrancing as dreams of love.
Of children, too, angelic in their beauty and innocence of expression.
Ah, me! Were mortal life the end of all, better to not have been born
into it. Think of all that these sculptured faces stand for. Smiling
infants, youths and maidens and mature men and women, who loved with
intensest devotion and who passed to their spirit world without either
hope or expectation of reunion.
All, all lived and loved, joyed and sorrowed and when death came
hopeless despair came also. How could it have been otherwise? To live,
to love, to die, and then--nothing. This was their belief and is yet
the belief of the entire peoples of Ento, whom it holds in a state of
hopeless despair, of measureless anguish.
Medium--Have the Entoans never believed in a continuity of existence?
De L'Ester--We have learned that previous to the establishment of the
national religion, which largely was based upon their legendary Holy
Writings, there were those who entertained vague theories relating to
it, so vague indeed that they do not appear to have influenced those
who formulated the Ento religion.
You have been informed that planetary influences are controlling
factors, accelerating or retarding the spiritual unfoldment of humans
of whatever Planet. The influences dominating the Entoans ever have
tended toward a positive mental materialism, but their spirituality has
conserved and exalted them, thus enabling them to submissively yield to
the will of their Creator.
Then, too, there is that in the human which impels him to submit to the
inevitable. In agony unspeakable he may for a time rebel, but in the
end he submits. Thus it has been with the peoples of this Planet. They
have hopelessly, despairingly submitted to what they have considered
inevitable. But for them a brighter day is dawning, and is near at
hand; the darkness of a hopeless belief ere long will pass away, for
bright rays from their spirit realms are irradiating their inner
consciousness and death, the dread messenger who ever stands between
them and happiness, soon will be known as the angel who will open for
them the gateway into a continuous, glorious existence. To their soul
consciousness there is yet no visible sign of the coming religious
revolution, yet events are so shaping themselves that you shall see
this prediction verified; not only see it, but you will aid in bringing
it to pass. Ere long you will better understand my meaning; at present
it would not be well to say more in this direction.
We might with pleasure and advantage remain here for another hour, but
you are somewhat exhausted, and we must act prudently, else we may find
occasion for regret.
George alone will attend you on your Earthward journey. Special duties
elsewhere demand our immediate attention. To-morrow at the appointed
time we will come for you. No, madame, we will not again return to this
locality. Adieu.