The National tribune., 1890-11-13


tend to the soul business"
Jasper McMillin!n and the lovely young
girl, who had completely renowned physician
culture FOR thcosophy burst into tears.
Nothing so distracted Mr.. McMilin as tears.
His sister aud other of his sweethearts had
used them effectively. He adored Diana so
her tears lsceTated his heart
" Don't CRY, don't cry. will do anything
G-eTytaiag; be anything, read anything. have
no preiudices. and would as soon as not be The
osophisr. There, darling forgive me, and tell
me what 70 do" and the coutrIte lover coaxed
his iiauce into smile OF reconciliation.
" You viii read the books, she chiTped, and
try 10 realize the true SELF for really could not
marry man who did not aspire, one who scchcd
at my faith. or one wholly given TO the material
plane" And The lady twisted her big diamond
ring. noting is sparkle with satisfaction.
"Ail right dear said the tear subdued lover
$50 ahead with your illuminated religion"
&" Ycu must not talk like that" said Miss
Brad ford, rcproyincly; " but must be patient
until you rise from these inferior planes. /
shall of course talk TO you OF this very often,
but you must also study these books carefully.
1t will not be long until you viii be able TO
perceive the imperceptibe.'
A little later, when young MT. hcMillin, the
son Of millionaire grocer OF Gotham, left his
betrothed, he was weighed down by a" Esoteric
Buddhism, the Song Celestial, " and the "Pur-
poses Of Theosophy." There must have been
some occult significance in the fact that he
presently stumbled across Dick Turpie, his
particular ebum, man OF resources, aud one
OF McMillin seniors most efficient drummers.
Taking his friend BIZ the arm, Mr.. McMillin
Ersyely marched 10 q convenient restaurant.
Here, over beefsteak, potato salad, and " trim
nings the recenty-engaged young man
wearied Mr. Turpie with praises Of his future
wife, which preamble naturally led up 10 the
serious pTodicament in which he found himself
regarding theOsophy.
SCOT 70 do it," said Jasper, in conclusion.
Her heart is set on converting me- Blamed
know how 10 get out Of it"
q Bad business" said Mr.. Turpie, taking
another mouthful. Read the bOoks?"
. No, ! never thought Of that" said Jasper.
What head you have. See here, she gave
Suppose" said Mr.. Turpie. running his eye
ever a few pages Of Esoteric Buddhism -
Suppose we read up on this occult science"
Jasper, dear" said Miss Bradford a few
evenings later, as the two sat soulfully regard
ing each other, are you quite sure that you
have mastered the second principle and are
now prepared TO consider the third-Luga
EhEriri. the ETHEREAL duplicate or astral body 2"
That" Laid Mr.. Millin Elibly :" ] success
fully tackled this morning before breakfast"
" Then you arc far enough advanced TO real
k@e that the giving mp OF animal food is a neces-
cary step TO astral freedom" continued the
maiden, looking fondly at her dOcile pupil.
" Yes; ] caught On 10 that az once" and her
pupil looked back ~ his adorable teacher.
Mr.. hcMillin's progress in TheOsopby had
bezn phenomenal He now conversed, eau
tiossiy, but with delightful yagueness Of re-
Incarnation, Karms and shades, astrals and
spiritual egOs. By frequent and prolonged
conversations concerning the mission OF San
- -
kzus and the Adopts, the w0uld-be seer de-
lighted his betrothed and secured her tender
OF appreciation.
Bat Mr. AcAIllin's regeneration as insisted
rp0n by Miss Bradford did not stop with mere
tax. lie was gravely informed that in order
~ attain be must lessen the cohesion Of the
feshiy and astral particles; in short, Miss
Bradford insisted that animal food must be
given up and that boiled rice baked apples and
watermelon be substituted. This role Mr.
EcMillin cheerfully complied with when he
eiDC1 With his sweetheart There was no sign
81 rebellion until the iady had anplifed her
philosophy - tho extent Of recommending that
10 hours 0at o. - be given over 10 silent con-
tcmIlatioa o. tls supreme oneness OF nothing.
Al tlLz Dir. Ac5sI.iu, having business ia
Wal street besite- certain sundries such as
clubs. races and D0l.tic=, demurred.
"IGeH you refuse 10 ascend with me the
Eplral starr and she sObbed brOkenly. "Then
We were not united il the primOrdial heart
thr0b Of the universe. On. Jasper we are
mo- soul mates. Take back your ring I"--
There darling, don't cry. I'll do all you
Ey; only don't cry"
Then you viii 20 on, until by modification
81 the flesh aud by secret contemplation Of the
Uniyersai soul, you will be able 10 project the
Estral, and traverse the yastness OF space by
ny side"
Yes, dear" but Mr. McEilliu'g face wore a
decidedly dubious expression. DO you travel
EEtrsliy nOWF lie inquired, graVely.
Not yet, but by complete remuneration we
may both accomplish this in a few years"
e Hhew. and keep up this business right
Glougf7
Forever, Jasper. The soul must not turn
hack"