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As I have had the opportunity of knowing many rulers, in many different countries, and never knew one to be “a god,” I made so bold as to express my wonder at such an elastic interpretation. | As I have had the opportunity of knowing many rulers, in many different countries, and never knew one to be “a god,” I made so bold as to express my wonder at such an elastic interpretation. | ||
The theologians do not imitate the moderation of the “Lord God,” but “revile the gods” of other people without stint, especially the “gods” (spirits) of the Spiritualists. As none of their writers have thought of availing themselves of this weapon of defense, I thought it no more than fair to introduce it in my “Veil of Isis,” <ref>{{HPB-CW-comment|[The Veil of Isis was to be the original title of H.P.B.’s first large work, but on May 8, 1877, J. W. Bouton, the Publisher, wrote to H.P.B. saying that another work had already been published with this title. He and Charles Sotheran suggested a change of title to Isis Unveiled. The suggestion was accepted by H.P.B. By that time, however, the running head of Volume I had already been printed, and it stands as “Veil of Isis” throughout the first Volume, as it would have cost too much to alter it. The introductory section “Before the Veil” retained its original title also. | |||
The theologians do not imitate the moderation of the “Lord God,” but “revile the gods” of other people without stint, especially the “gods” (spirits) of the Spiritualists. As none of their writers have thought of availing themselves of this weapon of defense, I thought it no more than fair to introduce it in my “Veil of Isis,” <ref>{{HPB-CW-comment|[The Veil of Isis was to be the original title of H.P.B.’s first large work, but on May 8, 1877, J. W. Bouton, the Publisher, wrote to H.P.B. saying that another work had already been published with this title. He and Charles Sotheran suggested a change of title to Isis Unveiled. The suggestion was accepted by H.P.B. By that time, however, the running head of Volume I had already been printed, and it stands as “Veil of Isis” throughout the first Volume, as it would have cost too much to alter it. The introductory section “Before the Veil” retained its original title also.<br> | |||
The work to which Bouton referred is: The Veil of Isis. The Mysteries of the Druids. By W. Winwood Reade. London: Chas. J. Skeet, 1861, 250 pp.—Compiler.]}}</ref> for their benefit as well as {{Page aside|238}} that of the “heathen” to whom you are so kindly sending missionaries to convert them. Hoping that I am not trespassing upon the hospitality of your columns in asking the insertion of these few lines, | The work to which Bouton referred is: The Veil of Isis. The Mysteries of the Druids. By W. Winwood Reade. London: Chas. J. Skeet, 1861, 250 pp.—Compiler.]}}</ref> for their benefit as well as {{Page aside|238}} that of the “heathen” to whom you are so kindly sending missionaries to convert them. Hoping that I am not trespassing upon the hospitality of your columns in asking the insertion of these few lines, | ||
I am, Sir, your obedient servant, | I am, Sir, your obedient servant, | ||
{{Style P-Signature|H. P. BLAVATSKY, | {{Style P-Signature|H. P. BLAVATSKY, | ||
A benighted Buddhist, and the Corresponding Secretary of the Theosophical Society. | A benighted Buddhist, and the Corresponding Secretary of the Theosophical Society.}} | ||
New York, January 23rd.}} | {{Style P-No indent|New York, January 23rd.}} | ||
{{HPB-CW-separator}} | {{HPB-CW-separator}} | ||
{{HPB-CW-comment|[In H.P.B.’s {{SB-page|v=4|p=54|text=Scrapbook, Vol. IV, p. 54}}, there is pasted a cutting from the Banner of Light, dated by H.P.B. herself as of March, 1887. It bears the title: “Art Magic—Explanation Desired!” The writer. William Emmette Coleman, of Leavenworth, Kansas, asks for an explanation concerning the difference between the original price of Mrs. Emma Hardinge-Britten’s Art Magic for subscribers ($5.00), and the price advertised then ($3.00) for sale to the general public.<br> | |||
{{HPB-CW-comment|[In H.P.B.’s {{SB-page|v=4|p=54|text=Scrapbook, Vol. IV, p. 54}}, there is pasted a cutting from the Banner of Light, dated by H.P.B. herself as of March, 1887. It bears the title: “Art Magic—Explanation Desired!” The writer. William Emmette Coleman, of Leavenworth, Kansas, asks for an explanation concerning the difference between the original price of Mrs. Emma Hardinge-Britten’s Art Magic for subscribers ($5.00), and the price advertised then ($3.00) for sale to the general public. | |||
H.P.B. wrote in blue pencil at the left side of the cutting:]}} | H.P.B. wrote in blue pencil at the left side of the cutting:]}} | ||
Actually Emma H. Britten surreptitiously published 1,500 copies (through Wheat & Comette, N.Y.). | Actually Emma H. Britten surreptitiously published 1,500 copies (through Wheat & Comette, N.Y.). | ||
{{HPB-CW-comment|[and at the right side of the cutting:]}} | <center>{{HPB-CW-comment|[and at the right side of the cutting:]}}</center> | ||
I was an original subscriber for two copies. | I was an original subscriber for two copies. | ||
{{Footnotes}} | {{Footnotes}} | ||