human
It seems too good to be true, John, that there _is_ a way and that I am going to find it,
gpt
I am very glad, dear Marion, for your sake, that you are so happy in this. It certainly is a beautiful religion as far as we can understand it.
human
Yes, the very thing we tried so hard to find during all those years of darkness, and I have begun to actually feel thankful for our misfortunes, because it seems they have led us into this knowledge. What would we have known or cared for Miss Greening, had we been living in the mansion on the hill? Or what would we have believed, even if we had read something about Christian Healing?
gpt
It is hard to tell, but if you are content I am, wifie, although I should like the old home again.
human
We shall possess something far better than all the palaces and kingdoms of the earth, if we get this 'pearl of great price.' I know now what it means for the rich to hardly enter the kingdom of heaven. It is because they are so satisfied in their rich possessions they feel they have everything worth having and need nothing more. That very indifference and apathy keeps them from getting spiritual treasures.
gpt
How true that is, Marion,
human
Why, how do you do? I am more than glad to see you,
gpt
It is such a lovely evening that we felt we should like a walk, and as we generally gravitate toward your house, here we are,
human
Do you know I am going to Marlow to take the Christian Healing lessons?
gpt
Are you, really? I am so glad, Mrs. Hayden, said Grace.
human
When are you going?
gpt
Monday, on the afternoon train, and I shall be gone three weeks. It seems a long time now, but I hope it will be so profitable and pleasant that it will not seem long while it is passing.
human
Well, Mrs. Hayden, I am sorry you are going.
gpt
Why?
human
Why?
gpt
Because I am seriously afraid it is wrong. Just a few days ago I had a talk with the minister, and he is very decided in his denunciation of it, saying it is plainly contrary to the teachings of the Bible, and I have been reading an article this afternoon that is very convincing in its arguments against it. No, Grace, you needn't shake your head. I have been cowardly and lazy long enough about my religion, now I shall stand up for what I think is right, and I love Mrs. Hayden too well not to warn her of what I believe to be a most dangerous heresy.
human
I thank you, dear Kate, for your sincere regard, and appreciate your motive most deeply, but of course, that can not change my mind now,
gpt
That, of course, is for you to decide, but I have suddenly realized my religious responsibility as never before, and have been earnestly considering this matter. At first it seemed all right and very beautiful, but I believe it is only the work of the devil to get people into his net of wickedness.