"Sometimes."
"Well, if it is used it does," said Matilda. "The water is a sign that I believe the Lord Jesus will take away my sins, and make me clean and good, if I trust Him; that He will wash my heart, and that He has begun to do it. And it will be a sign that I am His servant, because that is what He has commanded His servants."
"What?"
"That; to be baptized, and join the church."
"Matilda, a great many people are baptized, and keep all their sins just the same."
"Oh, but those are make-believe people."
"No, they are not; they are real people."
"I mean, they are make-believe Christians."
"How do you know but you are?"
"I think I know," said Matilda, looking down.