"You will not have to persuade me of that doctrine. It is so natural and you have given me enough verses in the Bible to prove it. Let us take up the future existence."
At this moment, the bell rang and Stella opened the door to Mr. Soffy. He entered with a genial smile to all. Venna was delighted. How fair-minded he was not to share everyone's prejudice concerning the Mormons!
"We're so glad you have come, Mr. Soffy," she exclaimed happily, after the usual introductions. "We are just discussing doctrines."
"Don't let me disturb you; I shall enjoy listening."
Both young men looked pleased.
"Now," said Venna, "we were talking of the future existence. You say there is more than one heaven? Was that a revelation, too?"
"Yes, but the Bible substantiates this revelation as it does the others." Brother Hallock gave a number of scriptural texts, and then turned to Mr. Soffy for his opinion.
"Your arguments are good," Mr. Soffy answered, "but I couldn't conceive of more than one heaven. I think I would have to see them to believe."
"Couldn't you take the word of St. Paul who did see? You know the Bible tells us that Paul not only saw Paradise, but was carried to the third heaven. Have you ever thought of that statement of Paul's?"
"Yes, I have," returned Mr. Soffy seriously "But when it comes to those mystical experiences couldn't those early Christians have had delusions?"