Diana looked doubtful.
"He thinks he is," she said, "but Chris and I think he's too cocky!"
"Well, I think I shall try and get God to love me, if He will. He answers Noel's prayers, so He'll answer mine."
"Noel talks too much," Diana said.
"I like the way he talks."
Inez stood up for Noel. His real trust in God had made a deep impression on her.
When the picnic was over, and she was walking across the fields, she had a few quiet words with Mrs. Inglefield.
"You aren't angry with me because I got lost with Noel, are you?" she asked.
"No, dear, you could not help it, but I'm very thankful you were found."
"Well, I've tried to be good all day, but I did run away from you because I thought it would be fun for you all to be looking for us. But it wasn't fun when we were shut up in that room. Mrs. Inglefield, God always hears Noel's prayers. Will he hear mine?"