"But if Jimmy Barnard tells him more lies about me!—"
"Maurice," said Kitty, seriously, "I want you to reach me the Bible from the stand. Now find the first of Peter, second chapter, and you will see the twentieth verse tells you what to do."
The boy looked curious, and turning to the place read: "'If when ye do well, and suffer for it, ye take it patiently, this is acceptable with God.'"
"Oh, Kitty," he exclaimed, his face all in a glow, "it seems as if that verse was written on purpose for me. I mean to try and take it patiently. I'm so very glad you found it for me."
There was a glad smile on the pale face, as it was turned to the boy, who stood with his finger resting on the words he had read.
"Now," she said, "turn to Thessalonians and see what St. Paul tells us about it."
"Is this the place, Kitty? 'Now we exhort you.'"
"Yes; that means, we 'beg or beseech you.'"
"'Be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil, but ever follow that which is good.'"
Mrs. Seyton was not much surprised to see Maurice come bounding into the yard, his face as smiling as ever. He had resolved to try and banish all resentment toward his companion, all hard thoughts of his teacher, and endeavor to please God by bearing patiently the reproach cast upon him.