HAPPY 



wider curves. He did not lose sight of us, however, 

 and presently joined us again. 



"What's all this about?" he queried. 



"Why, only to-day this spot was wonderful with 

 flowers. Look at it now!" I had spoken. 



"That is nothing extraordinary," observed Crip. 

 "It is only a chapter out of any life you choose. They 

 had achieved all the things for which they were sent 

 into the world. They were ready to go." 



It was hard for me to think that the tender little 

 blossom which had given me honey had filled its full 

 scope of existence. It seemed fit for days of service. 

 What a pity that it was not permitted to radiate its 

 beauty in a world all too barren! 



We said very little more, but made for home. This 

 must have been instinctive, for suddenly we found the 

 darkness descending upon us like a flood. 



