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THE PROPHETS’ PARADISE.
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Destiny.
I came to the bridge which few may pass.
“Pass!” cried the keeper, but I laughed, saying, “There is time;” and he smiled and shut the gates.
To the bridge which few may pass came young an old. All were refused. Idly I stood and counted them, until, wearied of their noise and lamentations, I came again to the bridge which few may pass.
Those in the throng about the gates shrieked out, “He comes too late!” But I laughed saying, “There is time.”
“Pass!” cried the keeper as I entered; then smiled and shut the gates.
