"We don't live in Galileo's age," returned his friend, "and the enlightened reason of our time rejects the Deity of Christ and everlasting punishment."
"We won't dispute about these things," said John.
"Why not?"
"They are out of the reach of reason."
"Just what I said two years ago when I was a believer."
"You have been——a pietist?"
"Yes."
"Hm! and now you have peace?"
"Yes, I have peace."
"How is that?"