That was our first view of Tadmor, when the stage-coach dropped us at the town." Mr.Hethcote still held out.

"And what about the people who live in this earthly Paradise ?" he asked.

"Male and female saints--eh ?" "Oh dear no, sir! The very opposite of saints.

They eat and drink like their neighbours.

They never think of wearing dirty horsehair when they can get clean linen.