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THE PROPHETS’ PARADISE.
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The Love Test.
“If it is true that you love,” said Love, “then wait no longer. Give her these jewels which would dishonor her and so dishonor you in loving one dishonored. If it is true that you love,” said Love, “then wait no longer.”
I took the jewels and went to her, but she trod upon them, sobbing: “Teach me to wait,—I love you!”
“Then wait, if it is true,” said Love.
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