44 THE FLORAL TELEGRAPH. 
unshared. Hosts of heavenly essences 
hovered above them, their thoughts 
praying silently for the afflicted, and 
all longing to descend to support the 
tottering steps of the expelled, to 
speak to them of hope, and whisper 
comfort to their souls. 
“ But, as yet, they dared not. Adam 
was still stubborn in his anger, and 
Eve, though repentant, offended at 
her partner’s neglect. As yet, there 
was no opening, no pretence for the 
descent of heavenly grace. And the 
unseen angels hung over them and 
around them sorrowing. 
“Scarcely three hours had theyjour- 
neyed, when, for the first time since 
