W. S. (William Shuler) Harris
offered no objection to his shrewd suggestion.
The building was so easy of access that there was not one step to
climb. An electric elevator served to carry them to the sixty-fourth
floor which formed a part of the huge dome into which the upper portion
of the great structure converged. This style of architecture not only
added to the beauty of the appearance, but also proved to be perfectly
adapted to the uses of the college.
The confidence of Miss Church-Member was fully won by the appearance
of the interior and the courteous attention she received from the
managers.
The consulting physician examined the eyes of Mr. World, then
congratulated him upon the clear vision he enjoyed, and informed him
that his eyes required no immediate treatment.
Turning to one side, Mr. World whispered to his companion: "While we
are here you had better improve this opportunity and also get the
benefit of an expert opinion."
"I have not come prepared financially," she blushingly and faintly
replied. "I did not even dream of seeking the service of a specialist."
"That obstacle is easily overcome, for the examination is free, and
if you should need further attention and would wish to receive it, I
would deem it only a great pleasure to bear all the expenses."
After a brief, thoughtful silence she consented to the preliminary
examination. "Will you examine the eyes of my friend?" requested Mr.
World as he stepped toward the chief oculist.
The expert accordingly tested her sight. First he held up, at a
distance, the "Delusion of the New Jerusalem," but she was totally
blind to it. Then he submitted the "Deceptions of the Holy Bible" of
which she could again see nothing.
"Look through these windows to the Broad Highway, far out into the
distance over rolling stretches of country. Can you see the gates of
Heaven, at the end of the way?"
Miss Church-Member looked carefully, but declared that she could not
see anything that appeared like Heaven or the gates thereof.
"Can you see that place called 'Perfect Peace' along the Broad Highway,"
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