"
From the orchard they went to the gardens and other workshops, closing
the day with a visit to one of the large mercantile establishments of
the city.
The next morning Paulus was on hand again to be their guide, but the
King said:
"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.
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