"Yes," said Eva; "He who was worth more than all of us put together, came down from heaven to labor and suffer and die for sinners."
"That's supernaturalism," said Dr. Campbell. "I don't know about that."
"That's what we learn at church," said Eva, "and what we believe; and it's a pity you don't, Doctor."
"Oh, well," said Dr. Campbell, lighting his cigar, previous to going out, "I won't quarrel with you. You might believe worse things. St. John is a good fellow, and, if he wants a doctor any time, I told him to call me. Good night."
"Did you ever see such a creature?" said Eva.
"He talks wild, but acts right," said Alice.
"You had him there about visiting poor folks," said Jim. "Why, Campbell is a perfect fool about people in distress—would give a fellow watch and chain, and boots and shoes, and then scold anybody else that wanted to go and do likewise."
"Well, I say such discussions are fatiguing," said Alice. "I don't like people to talk all round the points of the compass so."
"Well, to change the subject, I vote our evening a success," said Jim. "Didn't we all behave beautifully!"