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How much harder , then , is it to come at the diamond of Truth which lies at the core of all our nest of dreams and without which to rest upon they could not be fashioned to seem realities ? '' `` But was it really a dream , and if so , what were the truth and the lesson ? '' I asked , determined not to allow her to bemuse or escape me with her metaphysical talk and illustrations . `` The first question has been answered , Allan , as well as I can answer , who am not the architect of this great globe of dreams , and as yet can not clearly see the ineffable gem within , whose prisoned rays illuminate their substance , though so dimly that only those with the insight of a god can catch their glamour in the night of thought , since to most they are dark as glow-flies in the glare of noon . '' `` Then what are the truth and the lesson ? '' I persisted , perceiving that it was hopeless to extract from her an opinion as to the real nature of my experiences and that I must content myself with her deductions from them . `` Thou tellest me , Allan , that in thy dream or vision thou didst seem to appear before thyself seated on a throne and in that self to find thy judge .