It was not long before the Priestess, Sarthia and her attendant appeared.  The Priestess was leading Sarthia and as they approached Hermo placed her hand in that of his saying, “Sarthia, I place you in the care and protection of your brother Hermo.”

“Hermo!  Hermo!!  My brother Hermo?” said Sarthia.

To the penetrating eyes of the Priestess and Hermo the light of consciousness was momentarily seen and to the clairvoyant vision of the Priestess a startling scene was beheld.  The vibrations of soul to soul, the love that had been kindled in Hermo’s heart and soul went out with such intensity that it aroused into a vivid activity the slumbering soul of Sarthia, and the brain, being already so finely tuned to the higher vibrations of the Spirit, responded at once.

The fresh air, the green grass, the beautiful flowers and shrubbery, with the inspiring presence of Hermo, were like magic to quicken the pulsations of body and mind and bring to her cheek and eyes the flush of health and life.  Not much of the conversation was directed to Sarthia, but when reference to the stars was made, she instantly inquired, “Brother Hermo, do the stars speak to you, and do you know what they say?  Our lovely Priestess here can read them, and how much I would love to speak with them, too.”

“I will teach you how some day, my sister, as soon as you are able to commence your studies.”

“Will that be soon?”

“Yes, in a short time; so soon as you become an attendant in The Temple of Isis.”

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Sarthia was silent, and the Priestess reminded them it was time to return,—­Sarthia to her room and Hermo to his studies, while the Priestess’ presence was required in the Temple.

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These walks continued daily with most satisfactory results to the Priestess and the Hierophant.  All fears of the perfect harmonizing of the new soul to the body of Sarthia were allayed.  The animating spark of life was growing stronger and the vibrations from soul to body were complete; not with consciousness, but that involuntary vibratory exchange that exists with the majority of the people that make up the earth’s human family.  As only the higher portion of the brain of Sarthia had been active the soul must necessarily manifest itself through those organs.  Often, were the much beloved Priestess, Hermo and Sarthia’s attendants, surprised at her expressions and profound questions on spiritual subjects.

It was nearing the time when Sarthia was to take her initiatory step as a Vestal in the Temple of Isis.  In fact, only one more day intervened before the ceremony was to take place.  As the incidents relative to the transfer were known to all the Temple attendants, it was looked forward to with much silent rejoicing and gratitude that they had not been robbed of their lovely Vestal who always was held in sacred esteem by them all.