"Oh, he knows a lot already."
They went into the house, and found seats until the others should appear.
"Your face shows signs of suffering, Lucy; but otherwise you look quite well."
"That's just it with my trouble. I usually deceive my looks; but I feel better already; and now, let me tell you something else: Father has nearly consented to my being baptized!"
"Lucy!"
"It's true. I've been pleading with him—and preaching to him too; and the other day he said he would think about it. That's a concession, for he has always said he would not think of such a thing."
"I'm so glad so very, very glad, Lucy."
"And Chester, I believe it's you who have made the change in him. He's been so different since you have been with us. He hasn't been so angry with me when I talked of 'Mormonism.' He has let me read my books without any remonstrance. And do you know, even Uncle Gilbert is affected. He and papa must have had some profound discussions about us and our religion for he has asked me to lend him some books. He'll no doubt want to know from your all about Utah and the people out there."
"And I shall be pleased to tell him," said Chester.