"Why, I think he is as well off as a dog can be. He looks very comfortable there with his head in your lap."
"But he hasn't any soul to be saved," said the child.
"He does not know that," said the colonel, carelessly; "it does not trouble him."
"But," said Bessie, "if he had a soul, and knew Jesus died to save it, he would be a great deal happier. It makes us feel so happy to think about that. Isn't that the yeason people are so much better and happier than dogs, grandpa?"
"That's the reason they should be happier and better, dear."
"There are some people who know they have souls to be saved, who don't think about it, and don't care if Jesus did come to die for them; are there not, grandpa?" said Maggie.
"Yes, Maggie, there are very many such people."
"Then they can't be happy," said Bessie,—"not as happy as Toby, for he don't know."
"I don't believe Joe thinks much about his soul," said Maggie.