conscience told him, he also would join Lucy in baptism
of water for the remission of sins; but that thought he pushed from
him. He, an old man in the ministry, to now change his faith--to cut
himself off from his life's work--no, that would never do. It was
different with Lucy, quite another thing. She had set her heart on it
and on Chester, and it would be best for her--yes, it would be best for
her.

When Chester was saying good-night to Lucy that evening, the father came
out into the hall to them.

"Chester," said he, "tell Elder Malby I should like to see him to
morrow. He is the one that attends to baptism into the Mormon Church,
isn't he?"

"Yes," replied Chester. "I shall tell him."

"Oh, papa, you dear, good papa!" exclaimed Lucy throwing her arms about
him.

"There, there now, behave--say good-night to Chester."

But she clung to him and kissed him through her tears of joy. Then she
went to Chester.

The father turned to go.

"Wait a moment, papa," said Lucy: "I want to go with you."

With a parting kiss for Chester, and a murmured good night, she took her
father's arm and led him in.

CHAPTER XV.

Lucy gained in strength so rapidly that within a week it was thought
safe to let her be baptized. Her father, Uncle Gilbert, Chester, the
housekeeper at headquarters and one other sister were present at the
Baths. Elder Malby performed the ordinance. Three others were also
baptized at the same time.

Uncle Gilbert was very curious as also a little nervous at what he
called the "dipping." He couldn't see why the ceremony required a whole
swimming pool when a few drops sprinkled on the forehead, had, as long
as he had any recollection, been sufficient. The father witnessed the
ordinance unmoved. Lucy went through the ordeal bravely, and when she
came out from the dressing room where the sisters had helped her, he
kissed her placidly on the forehead.

The party took a cab to the mission headquarters, where a simple service
was held of singing and prayer, Elder Malby making a few remarks on the
meaning and purpose of the ordinance of baptism. The newly baptized were
then confirmed members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints. Then the housekeeper invited them all down to the dining room,
and again there were a few simple special features in celebration of the
happy occasion.

And it was a happy time in the one only way which comes from duty done.
A sweet, quiet peace abode in e