Mrs. Golden's heart was very sad. She liked her young brother-in-law, and earnestly desired to see him numbered with Christ's friends, and it seemed very discouraging that he should be turned back by the inconsistency of one who professed to love the Saviour. The sadness was in her voice as she spoke.
"Clarence, do you think the error lies in the faith itself, or in the mistaken lives of those who profess it?"
"I don't know, I'm sure. It appears to me that there should be in it a power that would prevent such mistakes and inconsistencies."
"You are right. I can assure you that there is a strength and wisdom that comes through faith in Christ, which will be given to us in measure according to our love and obedience. I cannot explain how your friend Duncan has made what I feel, with you, is a great mistake; but, Clarence, this world, the things seen and of to-day, are very alluring."
As the young man rose to go, she added—"The Christian faith is worth having, Clarence, if you only would look away from human frailties and take Christ into your heart and life!"
He shook his head.
"There are enough half-way Christians already; and I don't suppose that I should be any more in earnest than the rest of them."
He went half-way down the hall thinking of Louise's sad face. Turning back, he said—
"See here, sister, I'd just as lief go to church with you tonight, if you want me."
"I do want you," she said, with a meaning smile.