:

"We must now return home. Much as we would like to remain--to take up
our permanent abode here, I see that my duty calls me home. The Great
King has something for me to do, and I shall try to do it. Let us be
going."

Then the two visitors thanked their guide most graciously as he set them
on their homeward way.

IV.

"In my Father's house are many mansions. * * * I go to prepare a place
for you."--_John 14:2_.

Two men were walking in the grounds surrounding a stately residence on
the outskirts of the city.

"I told you some time ago of the king of Poland's visit," said the one
who had been instructor at the school. "Did you see that item in the
paper this morning?"

"Yes," replied the other. "The visit must have made a great impression
on him, judging by what he is doing."

"He was much interested. He is a good man, and is carrying out the
instructions which he received while here. You have not been here
before?"

"No; this is my first visit."

"This house is being built for a descendant of mine who is yet in
mortality. I visit with him frequently, and he has asked me for
suggestions as to its construction. I have had much pleasure in giving
them. Soon he is to bring a wife into his new home, a dear good girl
whom I am pleased to welcome in this way into our family. The workmen
have nearly finished their labors and I am devoting some time to the
preparation of the grounds. Will you have time to look around with me?"

"I have time today, brother."

They walked towards the house. It stood on the slope of a gentle
elevation which furnished a view of the country westward.

"Here you see what I am doing. I am departing somewhat from the usual
form of lawn plans, but I want this place to have a special feature. You
see, I have led this stream of water around the hill-side and made it
fall over this small precipice into this tiny lake. What do you think of
it?"

"It is beautiful and unique."

"You see, brother, I have a liking for streams of water. They always
please my eye, and their babble and roar is music to my ears. And then,
someone else will soon be visiting with me here. I call this my
temporary Earth-home; and brother, nothing can be too beautiful for my
wife."

His companion looked at him and smiled. The speaker smiled in return.
They understood each other.

"Yes, she is coming soon--at any time, now."

They walked into the house and inspected the building. It was no
except