"That little tongue of yours does run away with itself sometimes," replied the woman, dismayed at Peace's revelations; but perceiving how distressed the child felt over her blunder, she forbore to chide her; and in silence they wound their way homeward.
The President was late for dinner that night, but when he did arrive, the whole family knew from his very step that he was the bearer of good news.
"Grandpa's glad," sang Peace, as he hurried into the room and took his place at the table.
"Did—have you been—?" began Mrs. Campbell, hesitatingly.
"To the Official Board Meeting?" he finished. "Yes, that is why I am so late."
"The meeting was in regard to the new preacher?"
"Yes, and the bishop was there in person."
"Oh!" Seven pair of eyes regarded him expectantly.
"He very frankly stated his reasons for not wishing to send us Dr. Atkinson, and why he thought Dr. Shumway was the man for the place. Then he left us to decide which minister we would have."