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The Origin of Evil. 
the summoning of all bystanders to assist, each in 
his turn, at the resultant “ sure thing.” 
7.  All this seems curious, since tightness is 
such a desideratum.  But I take it that the ideal 
condition is a close fit, like a kid glove ;  and of 
course one which needs much stretching is best. 
8.  All this is the orthodox Sufi method of ex-
plaining the origin of Evil, which, as monotheists, 
they are compelled to ascribe to Allah.  We have 
much similar casuistry in the West.