e phenomenal world."

Stella said: "To accept the idea you have just advanced I shall have to
begin and lay a new foundation to build upon, for you have swept away
many things I considered truths."

Penloe said: "Stella, you are merely casting off old garments that you
have outgrown, and you are now ready for a new robe that fits you. But
remember never to quarrel with the old clothes you once wore. They have
served their purpose and should always be respected."

Stella said: "Penloe, the truth you have advanced regarding sex will
take me some time to fully digest."

"Certainly," said Penloe, "but it will not be long before you will
comprehend it fully in all its relativity and make it a part of your own
mentality."

Stella said: "Have you any reading matter to lend me which touches on
this subject, Penloe?"

"Yes," said Penloe, "here are some lectures by the Swami Vivekanada; one
is 'The Real and the Apparent Man,' another is 'Reincarnation,' and two
lectures on the 'Cosmos.' And here are also two books for you to read."

Stella was delighted to receive the lectures and books. After thanking
Penloe she gave him her hand, and said: "I must go, now."

Penloe held her hand, and said: "Stella, I see you are very fond of
books, and they are a very great help, and I prize my library very, very
much; but remember, Stella, the whole library of the universe is within
you. Stella, accept a suggestion from one who is your true friend. Be
much in prayer; let your prayer be for light and knowledge; meditate
much on Divine things; and you will be surprised how a flood of light
will sweep over you at times. Pray that the Divine, which was manifested
in such a degree in Jesus, may be manifested in you." Pressing her hand,
he said: "God bless you, Stella, and may you ever feel the presence of
your own Divine nature."

Stella will never forget that warm hand grasp and those spiritual words.
For it seemed to her at that very moment that that spiritual fire, which
was always burning with such a glow in Penloe and shining so brightly
through his angelic face, had caused the spark which had been growing
brighter and stronger within her, to burst into a flame, and what sweet
season of soul experience did she realize on her way home.

Stella had much to think about that evening. She said little to her
parents; her mind was so pre-occupied she could not give attention to
much else. She realized she must make the matter thoroughly cl