"Winnie Lewis sir, and I live on —— Street. I go to Sunday school."
"You do; and who is your teacher?"
"Miss ——. She is very good to me."
"And you want to be baptized."
The child's face glowed as she leaned eagerly toward him, clasping her hands, but all she said was, "Yes, sir."
"She cannot be more than six years old," said one of the deacons, disapp rovingly.
Brother Gordon said nothing, but quietly regarded the small, earnest face, now becoming a little downcast. "I am nine years old; older than I look," she said.
"It is unusual for anyone to be baptized so young," he said, thoughtfully,
"We might pray for you though."
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The brother did not seem to hear as he asked, "You know what being baptized means, Winnie?"