The Reward

I said, "Let me walk In the fields" Hesaid, "No, walk in the town"; I said, "There are no flowers tliere," He said. "No flowers, but a crown." I said, "But the skys are black, There Is nnthinf; but noise and din." And he vvept as he seut me baok. "There is more," He said; "there is sin." I said, "But tbe air is thick. And logs are veiling the sun " He answertd. "Yet, hearts are siek. And souls In the dark are undone." I said, "I shiill miss the light, And frlends will miss me they say." Hp answcred. "Choose to-nlght If I am to miss you, or they." 1 pleaded for ttme to be glven; He said, "Is it hard to decide? It will not Keem hard in heavcii To have followed the steps of your Guide. "