At the close of the meeting, the minister pressed his way through the little company of people who were waiting to speak with him.
"Good evening, all," he said hurriedly. "Excuse me to-night, brother," to Mr. Minturn, who would have stopped him any way; "I want to speak to some people before they get away from me;" and those who watched, saw him hurry on until he overtook Tip Lewis and his sister.
"Good evening, Edward. This is Kitty, I think. How do you do, my little girl? Edward, do you know such a Bible verse as this: 'I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplication'?"
"No, sir," answered Tip eagerly; "is there such a verse?"
"Yes, somewhere in the Psalms you will find it. I don't remember just where. Can you feel the truth of it when you think of your sister?"
"Yes, sir, I can. God did hear me."
"And you think you love Jesus to-night, Kitty?"
Kitty felt a great awe for the minister, and her "Yes, sir," was low, and spoken in a timid voice.
"What makes you think so?"
"I—I don't know; only I pray, and He hears me, and I like to."