Journeys to the Planet Mars; or, Our Mission to EntoWeiss, Sara
Religion
Journeys to the Planet Mars; or, Our Mission to Ento
Weiss, Sara
Mars (Planet) -- Miscellanea; Spirit writings
De L'Ester--You have mentioned the fillets worn by both sexes. The
metals, the width, form and settings of the fillets indicate the
official positions and occupations of the wearers. Not alone are they
worn for convenience or as ornaments, but also as badges of certain
distinctions, for which all are urged to strive. Class distinctions
in the sense of caste do not exist, and all are incited to a spirit
of emulation in the direction of meritorious achievements, which are
considered the only real distinctions. From the laborer yonder to the
Supreme Ruler, all men and women strive to attain to the utmost of
their capabilities. The cut, color, ornamentation and other features
of apparel also indicate the position and occupation of the wearer. As
our mission progresses you will have opportunities of further observing
such matters.
No, for decorative purposes the Entoans do not wear head coverings.
They too much prize their beautiful, abundant hair to risk such
abominations as hats and bonnets. Then, too, their taste is too finely
cultivated to admit of personal disfigurement.
Gentola--I commend both their judgment and taste, and I wish I might
understand what those learned persons are saying. The scene itself
I shall not soon forget. It is worth the experiences of an ordinary
lifetime.
De L'Ester--These friends and I possess a general knowledge of the
language, but of scientific technicalities we know next to nothing. If
we did both time and space are too limited to devote ourselves to their
consideration.
Not another word. We have held you long enough. One momentary,
comprehensive glance at the scene and then Earthward. George and Inez
will bear you swiftly to your quiet home. Au revoir.
George--Safe you are in your own room, and some one desires to enter.
It is your friend, Mrs. S----le, who always brings you flowers.
May divine and loving influences abide with you until we again come for
you. Adieu.
CHAPTER VI.
INIDORA AND GENESSANO.
De L'Ester--Like musical chords touched by unskilled fingers are your
thoughts, Gentol[a:]. For some minutes we have watched your hurried
preparations for our journey and it is evident that, though your
spiritual aspirations reach out toward highest ideals, material duties
equally claim your attention. Yours is a harmonious combination of
the Mary and Martha natures. Martha, now, will please close her eyes,
fold her active, capable hands and rest while Mary shall accompany us
starward.
We too, wish that it might be possible for you in your fully conscious
moments to recall the memory of events, scenes and other matters
pertaining to our journeys. As you cannot, that which your soul self
will be made to write must serve as a record of your experiences while
absent from your body. And when under my supervision you will, for
publication rewrite the record, you will vividly realize all that has
or will occur during our mission. You now are in a tranquil state and
we will be off. George, we are ready.
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