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"Why, then we will be like unto God."
"And is it strange that children should become like their father?"
"I remember now," said she, "as distinctly as though it were yesterday,
what Father promised us in our first estate, that if we were faithful,
we should be added upon, and still added upon. Do you remember it?"
"Distinctly," he answered. "It was to be 'glory added upon our heads for
ever and ever.' Father is fulfilling his promise."
Then they sat still, not being able to speak their thoughts, but looked
out towards the cloud-encircled towers of the city.
Alice came running in. "The people are coming," she said.
They looked out of the window and saw two persons approach, viewing the
grounds with interest.
"It is Henrik and Marie," exclaimed Signe. The newcomers were greeted
rapturously.
"Come in and see the results of my husband's planning," said Signe.
* * * * *
The visitors were led through the house, and shown the gardens
surrounding it.
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