She waited, kneeling, steadfastly looking up. Yonder sky was sealed; the solemn stars shone alien and remote.
At last one overstretched chord of her agony slacked; she thought Something above relented; she felt as if Something far round drew nigher; she heard as if Silence spoke. There was no language, no word, only a tone.
Again--a fine, full, lofty tone, a deep, soft sound, like a storm whispering, made twilight undulate.
Once more, profounder, nearer, clearer, it rolled harmonious.
Yet again--a distinct voice passed between Heaven and Earth.
"Eva!"

She waited, kneeling, steadfastly looking up. Yonder sky was sealed; the solemn stars shone alien and remote.
At last she thought Something above relented; she felt as if Something far round drew nigher; she heard as if Silence spoke. There was no language, no word, only a tone. A deep, soft sound, like a storm whispering, made twilight undulate.
Once more, profounder, nearer, clearer, it rolled harmonious. A voice passed between Heaven and Earth.
"Eva!"
