"There is no such thing as a creed or a system of Divinity in the Book—nothing in it but human relations touched by the Spirit of God."
"I am glad, however, to hear of Donald's good fortune."
"It is wonderful. Every good gift of life put into his hand unsought. A beautiful and wealthy wife, who loved him from the moment they met, and a father-in-law who treats him already as a dearly beloved son."
"Donald is not his son, however, and never can be. I am forever and ever Donald Macrae's father."
"A splendid home, a large and prosperous business, and the finest climate outside of the Kingdom of Heaven. It is like a fairy tale," continued the Major enthusiastically.
Ian smiled, and said slowly, as if he could hardly remember the words he wished to say, "You are right,
'It sounds like stories from the Land of Spirits,
If any one attain the thing he merits,
Or any merit that which he obtains.'
I am glad to have heard such a romance."
"Marion, or Mrs. Caird, could have told it to you, chapter by chapter, as it was making."
"And with what advices and entreaties!"