elieve the teachings of Christ are perfect.
His life the highest possible type of living, and because through Him
we receive all the information regarding a future existence which we
possess. That my mind rests satisfied I do not say; I simply accept
what is given, preferring a little light to total darkness."

"But here they refuse to accept any one like that. They say I am not
yet in a fit state of mind."

"Such a judgment would seem to me narrow. I was fortunate in coming
under the influence of a broad-minded religious teacher. To my
statement of doubts he simply said: 'Believe what you can; live the
very best you can, and keep your mind open toward the light.' It seems
to me now this is all that anyone can do whose nature will not permit
of blind, unquestioning faith. To require more of ordinary human
beings is unreasonable, for God gave us mind and ability to think."

There was a pause, so breathless they could hear the rustle of the
leaves in the almost motionless air, while the strains of gay music
floating from the open windows sounded loud and strident.

"I am so glad you have spoken in that way," she confessed. "I shall
never feel quite so much alone in the world again, and I shall see
these matters from a different viewpoint. Is it wrong--unwomanly, I
mean--for me to question spiritual things?"

"I am unable to conceive why it should be. Surely woman ought to be as
deeply concerned in things spiritual as man."

"How very strange it is that we should thus drift into such an intimate
talk at our second meeting!" she exclaimed. "But it seems so easy, so
natural, to converse frankly with some people--they appear to draw out
all that is best in one's heart. Then there are others who seem to
parch and wither up every germ of spiritual life."

"There are those in the world who truly belong together," he urged,
daringly. "They belong to each other by some divine law. They may
never be privileged to meet; but if they do, the commingling of their
minds and souls is natural. This talk of ours to-night has, perhaps,
done me as much good as you."

"Oh, I am so glad if it has! I--I do not believe you and Miss Spencer
conversed in this way?"

"Heaven forbid! And yet it might puzzle you to guess what was the main
topic of our conversation."

"Did it interest you?"

"Deeply."

"Well, then, it could not be dress, or men, or Western romance, or
society in Boston, or the beautiful weather. I guess