he deepest corner of thy heart. But this is not all. If the first
recognition of the existence of thy love be delirious ecstacy, by what
name shall I nominate that joy which issues from the consummation of
thy heart's desire, when thy love is perfected by a union with one
that loves thee better than he loves himself? This is love! Wouldst
thou not taste it?"

The girl's lips quivered, and she spoke as one enraptured.

"I would! I would! O give me love! Love! Sweet, sweet love!"

"Thy wish shall be gratified. Look towards that curtain!"

She raised herself into a sitting position, and did as directed.

"Now sleep until I bid thee awaken into love! Sleep!"

The eyelids closed, and the bosom heaved gently as the girl slumbered.
The Doctor addressed Leon.

"Leon! Awaken! I have promised you that you shall meet your future
love. She will be life and love to you forever! Awaken!"

Leon stirred, opened his eyes, and looked at the Doctor.

"You cannot see anyone unless I tell you! Look towards that curtain!"

Leon obeyed, and he and Agnes were gazing towards each other, but the
silk curtain divided them.

"Now sleep, and when you again awaken, your happiness will be
complete!"

Leon's eyes closed. The Doctor touched another spring, and the curtain
was drawn aside. At the same instant a fragrant aroma filled the
apartment, as though the sweetest incense were burning. He stood a
moment in silence, gazing upon the two figures who looked at each
other, but did not see. The Judge was overcome so that he found it
difficult to speak. He essayed to address the Doctor, but his tongue
was heavy, and words were impossible. The Doctor looked towards him an
instant, as a slight gurgling sound issued from his lips, and he saw
the appeal in the father's eyes; but swiftly he turned away and spoke:

"Awaken! Awaken both! Leon and Agnes, awaken! Awaken and love!" Having
reached the climax of his experiment, even the Doctor himself felt a
twinge of anxiety lest he might fail. But, as the possibility flashed
across his brain, he cast it out again and gazed the more intently at
the scene before him. The Judge also watched in dread anxiety, and
with waning strength. He hoped almost against hope that the trick
would fail.

Leon opened his eyes, and instantly rested them upon Agnes. No sign of
recognition appeared upon his face, but only admiration was pictured
there. The girl awakened, too, and her eyes gazed upon Leon's face.
Instan