"It certainly is," agreed Bessie. "But I hope you'll come to our Church. We need a few up-to-date people to liven things up a bit."
"Well, my dear, I certainly will attend both Churches sometimes—then no one will feel hurt."
"Oh, thank you. That's a fair, square deal."
"Of course, I won't join any; but while I'm here, I'm sure I would enjoy a simple country church. I don't know about Mrs. Halloway, however, she is a Christian Scientist."
"Then you are not?" asked Bessie delighted, vaguely imagining Christian Scientists belonged to some queer species.
"No, not exactly," returned Venna quietly. "But Christian Science has many beautiful beliefs that help one to live a better life."
"Is that so?" asked Bessie curiously. "Sometime will you tell me all about it?"
"Mrs. Halloway can do that better than I can. I know she would like to. You must call again when she is in."
There was a pause in the conversation and Bessie decided it wouldn't do to stay too long the first time.
"I will call again, thank you," she replied, as she arose to go. "Thank you very much for saying you'll come to our church."