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"After your soul has once entered its new temple it will be

obliged to remain there polarized by the new forces set in

operation while passing the crisis. Then, Sarthia, our bright and

well-beloved Vestal, will henceforth be known as Princess Nu-nah,

and will be obliged for a time to live the life and perform the

duties of the Princess.

"On the other hand, the Princess Nu-nah will put on the external

body of our Vestal Sarthia and enter upon the life of the Temple

Service, but with this difference; that while this change is

consciously made by you, Nu-nah will probably never know it until

she passes finally to the spirit world. Her past life has already

faded from memory while consciousness of the new life will dawn

gradually as upon an infant, and therefore, since she can not be

consulted in the matter, the decision rests solely with you.

"To-night, at midnight, your answer will be required. Until then,

fare thee well, and God be with you."

CHAPTER III.

THE MIDNIGHT OF THE FULL MOON.