noon
Then the narrow straits , that look so full of rocks and quicksands , widen into a broad , clear passage , and one after another , rosy with a celestial dawn , and ringing silver bells of gladness , the isles of the blessed lift themselves up on the horizon , and the soul is flooded with an atmosphere of light and joy . As the burden of Christian fell off at the cross and was lost in the sepulchre , so in these hours of celestial vision the whole weight of life 's anguish is lifted , and passes away like a dream ; and the soul , seeing the boundless ocean of Divine love , wherein all human hopes and joys and sorrows lie so tenderly upholden , comes and casts the one little drop of its personal will and personal existence with gladness into that Fatherly depth . Henceforth , with it , God and Saviour is no more word of mine and thine , for in that hour the child of earth feels himself heir of all things : `` All things are yours , and ye are Christ 's , and Christ is God 's . '' * * * * * `` The child is asleep , '' said Miss Roxy , as she stole on tiptoe into the room when their noon meal was prepared . A plate and knife had been laid for her , and they had placed for her a tumbler of quaint old engraved glass , reputed to have been brought over from foreign parts , and which had been given to Miss Roxy as her share in the effects of the mysterious Mr. Swadkins . Tea also was served in some egg-like India china cups , which saw the light only on the most high and festive occasions . `` Had n't you better wake her ? ''