On the Way There (1904)/Preface
An allegory may tell much or little, according as the reader reads between the lines or sees only the printed page. The story is but the symbol of a greater truth lying behind and inspiring it, just as man, as we seem to see him, is but the imperfect symbol of the perfect man which is, the only man, the man which we should learn to recognize despite the appearance which he seems to show to us.
The loyal Christian Scientist "reads between the lines" whichever way he turns; for his wonderful text-book, Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures, by Mary Baker G. Eddy, is a key to the understanding of all which comes into his consciousness; and with this joyous comprehension of "a new heaven and a new earth" comes a heartfelt love and gratitude of which there are no words to tell.
The little story of what Marjorie saw "On the Way There," is for big or little folks, according as he who reads it, finds it worth while, in the best sense of the phrase.