"But there is the testimony of one higher," said Faith. "There is God's own word?"
"I don't know it."
"Won't you know it, sir?"
"I will do anything you ask me in that voice," he said smiling at her.
"But after all one reads people and people's professions, miss
Faith;—and they make the first impression."
"I dare say it is often not true," said Faith sadly.
"You are true," said he; "and you may say to me what you will, on this subject or any other, and I will believe it."
They walked a little distance in silence.
"What are you thinking of?" said the doctor in a very gentle accent of inquiry.
"I am sorry—very sorry for you, Dr. Harrison."
"Why?" said he taking her hand.