"Then suppose we ask him to speak to your father about religion," he said.
"Oh, yes; let us," assented Frank. Accordingly, that evening the two boys brought the matter before Mr. Lloyd, who listened to them very attentively. Then he asked a question or two.
"Are you quite sure, Frank, that I am the very best person to speak to your father on this important subject?"
"Yes, Mr. Lloyd; I'm quite sure you are."
"Well, do you know, Frank, I don't agree with you. I think I know of somebody that can do it much better than I can," said Mr. Lloyd, with a meaning smile.
Frank's face fell. He had set his heart upon having Mr. Lloyd do it, and could not believe that anybody else would do as well. After a little pause, he asked:
"Who is this somebody else, Mr. Lloyd?"
"He's not very far away from us now, Frank," answered Mr. Lloyd, still with that curious smile.
"You don't mean Bert, do you?" cried Frank, looking a little bewildered.
"No; I don't mean Bert," responded Mr. Lloyd.