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As soon as all traces of the effects, which this knowledge had

produced, were erased, and she became perfectly calm and

composed, she sought Sarthia's chamber. The young girl was

reclining upon a couch that had been drawn near the window,

apparently much absorbed in studying the heavens. Scarcely did

she notice the presence of the Priestess until she knelt beside

her and said, "What thoughts are being born in my Sarthia's mind

as she views the mighty heavens above with its millions of silent

monitors, awaiting our pleasure to read and understand? Are they

speaking to my darling child? Do you hear their silent voices and

feel their subtle and powerful influences upon you?"

The young girl did not reply immediately. The body was still very

weak and feeble, the mind was as one just awakening from a

prolonged slumber.