"And pray, what are you looking for, or what are you finding, in that book, little one?"
"I am looking for a great deal,—and I am finding a little," was Dolly's reply.
"Different with me," said Mr. Eberstein with a short laugh. "I generally find more in the Bible than I look for."
"What do you look for in it?" said Dolly, raising her head which had gone down to the reading.
Mr. Eberstein laughed again.
"Truly, Dolly," he said, "you have hit me there! I believe I often open the Bible without looking for anything in particular."
"Perhaps that makes the difference," said Dolly, letting her eyes fall again to her page.
"Perhaps it does; but, Dolly, I should very much like to know what you are looking for?"
"I am looking to find out the will of God, Uncle Edward."
"Come here, my pet," said Mr. Eberstein, coaxing the little girl into his arms and setting her on his knee. "What do you want to find out the will of God for? what about?"