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 through the veil of my face and my actions that He is able to. He wants us to be always worthy of what He gives."

"I think that it is a very good message," said the Dream. "And can't you remember the other two parts?"

"No, but they are right close to the surface, where this one was; so I am sure that they will come through. I almost got the second part when I got this; for it seemed to be in some way connected with it; but I only caught a glimpse, and then it slipped back again. Let us go on and see if something doesn't bring them into the open."

Down the road a little way, they passed a clump of tall trees, and just beyond these, another road branched off and seemed to run far up a long, green valley with high, steep mountain walls upon either side. "Oh, let us go this way," cried Marjorie; "It is the loveliest valley that I ever saw; and the mountain sides are as green as the floor of it; and isn't the stream the very clearest water in the whole world?" The road was smooth and, like the one which they had left, was not much traveled; but there were many pretty cottages along the way, with tiny gardens full of brilliant flowers; and a lot of merry children were romping and frolicking and chasing each other about the yards and out into the road, with gay shouting and much laughter. Marjorie