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"Are you happy?" Laodice asked in a low voice

"Are you?" the Greek returned "No," she went on after a pause "A

woreater one, if she

will perreat It was not her purpose on earth

to be happy, but to make happy"

"You take issue with Philadelphus in that," Laodice interposed "It is

his preachment to me that all that is expected of allfroladder than another Wo, hence her feeling for the suffering of others is the

quicker to respond And soodssince had perished from the earth"

Laodice made no answer This was new philosophy to her, who had been

taught only to aspire at great sacrifice as long as God gave her

strength She could not know that this strange and purposeful creed

th

"Yet," Ahter tone, "there is much

that is sweet in the life of a woirdle and did not look up

What was all this to lead to?

"I have spoken to Philadelphus about you," the Greek continued "He

has no doubt of this woman who hath established her claim to his name

by proofs but without the manner of the wife he expected Yet he can

not turn her out The siege hath put an end to your efforts in your

own behalf and it is time to face your condition and make the best of