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THE VISION OF ELIJAH BERL
Boston Little, Brown, and Company 1905
Published April, 1905.
PRELUDE
The Vision of Elijah Berl
"But I know what I need. I need you."
There was a dogged tone in Elijah Berl's voice that was almost sullenly insistent.
"I have given you all that I have to give, Elijah. You don't need me. What you need is money, and that's what I haven't got."
"And I say again that I have thought of this for five years. Ever since I left New England. I have not been alone, I have been guided. Step by step I have gone over my ground up to this point. I have studied men as carefully as I have my work. You are the man I have selected, and you are the man I want."
Ralph Winston looked thoughtfully into the glowing eyes bent full upon him. The impulse was strong within him to do as the man before him wished--almost compelled--him to do; but because of this subtle power which moved him so strongly, he hesitated. To what further lengths might it not impel him when the first step had been taken? Clear-eyed, clear-headed, never so cautious as when his desires called most loudly to him, he hesitated to take the first step in the path which Elijah Berl had so insistently opened before him. Therefore he spoke deliberately, almost coldly.
"Don't misunderstand me, Elijah. I have faith in you and I have more faith in your idea. For this very reason I hesitate to accept your offer. You and I are so different. I--"
Elijah interrupted impatiently.
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