`` I 've always had a feeling right along , '' wept Sara , `` that it was n't RIGHT to buy -- or LOOK AT -- God 's picture . '' As we stood there wretchedly we heard flying feet below and a blithe voice calling , `` Where are you , children ? '' The Story Girl had returned ! At any other moment we would have rushed to meet her in wild joy . But now we were too crushed and miserable to move . `` Whatever is the matter with you all ? '' demanded the Story Girl , appearing at the top of the stairs . `` What is Sara crying about ? What have you got there ? '' `` A picture of God , '' said Cecily with a sob in her voice , `` and oh , it is so dreadful and ugly . Look ! '' The Story Girl looked . An expression of scorn came over her face . `` Surely you do n't believe God looks like that , '' she said impatiently , while her fine eyes flashed . `` He does n't -- He could n't . He is wonderful and beautiful . I 'm surprised at you . THAT is nothing but the picture of a cross old man . '' Hope sprang up in our hearts , although we were not wholly convinced . `` I do n't know , '' said Dan dubiously .
`` It says under the picture ` God XXXXX the Garden of Eden . '
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