"That's so," said Max; "I was never taught by any minister or Sunday-school teacher that made them half so interesting."
"It is quite possible that your near relationship to your teacher may have made a good deal of difference, my children," the Captain said gravely, though not unkindly. "But who shall act as teacher on this occasion is a question still to be decided. I propose Grandma Elsie, as the eldest of those present, and probably the best qualified."
"All in favour of that motion please say ay," added Violet, playfully. "I am sure no better teacher could be found than Mamma, though I incline to the opinion that my husband would do equally well."
"Much better, I think," Grandma Elsie said; "and I would greatly prefer to be one of his pupils."
"I can hardly consider myself wise enough to teach my mother," said the Captain, colouring and laughing lightly, "even though she is far too young to be own mother to a man of my age."
"But you may lead a Bible class of which she forms a part, may you not?" queried Donald Keith.
"I suppose that might be possible," the Captain replied, with a humourous look and smile.
"I'm sure you can and will, since such is your mother's wish," Grandma Elsie said in a sportive tone, "and so we may consider that matter settled."
"And Mamma's word having always been law to her children, we will consider it so," Violet said. "Shall we not, Levis?"
"As good and dutiful children I suppose we must, my dear," he returned in the playful tone she particularly liked.