Sallie shook her head, but presently asked,—
"What makes you always want people to forgive? I don't see how it will make you any happier."
"Oh, yes indeed it will! It seems dreadful to me to see two school-mates feeling unkindly to each other; and then, you know," she added with a deeper blush, "who has said, 'Be of one mind, live in peace, and the God of love and peace shall be with you;' don't you remember what a blessing is promised to the peace-makers?"
"No, I don't."
"Why, Sallie! The minister preached about it last winter. I remembered ever so much of the sermon for uncle Oliver and Esther. You know I have to preach it over again to them. Esther says, she thinks it's one of the most beautiful verses in the Bible:"
"Blessed are the peace-makers; for they shall be called the children of God."
Sallie remained silent for a few moments. When they came in sight of the grove, she caught her friend's hand and said earnestly,—
"Oh, Hatty! I wish I were like you, and could claim that promise. I see now why you're always so happy. You—"
"'Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on thee,'" added her companion, with a reverent glance upward.