From 'On the Heights'

Yesterday was a year since I lay at the foot of the rock. I could not

write a word. My brain whirled with the thoughts of that day; but now

it is over.

* * * * *

I don't think I shall write much more. I have now experienced all the

seasons in my new world. The circle is complete. There is nothing new

to come from without. I know all that exists about me, or that can

happen. I am at home in my new world.

* * * * *

Unto Jesus the Scribes and Pharisees brought a woman who was to be

stoned to death, and He said unto them, "Let him that is without sin

among you cast the first stone."

Thus it is written.

But I ask: How did she continue to live--she who was saved from being

stoned to death; she who was pardoned--that is, condemned to live? How

did she live on? Did she return to her home? How did she stand with the

world? And how with her own heart?

No answer. None.

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