"Mamma, I found it," he came in saying, "I knew I could. You thought I couldn't, now you might give it to me." His mamma laughed and then asked him to bring in some water. After he had set the bucket of water on the table he said, "What do you think I was thinking about when I was hunting for that five cents?"
"I can't tell, son."
"Well, mamma," he said, "I would like to be a Christian, can't I? I would like to be baptized soon."
His mamma always prayed that her children might grow in grace as they grow in years, but this was unexpected. She answered: "I am glad you think about that, Charlie, but you are too young now."
"How old must one be first?"
"Well, that varies a good deal, I know."
"Yes, I know."
"Ain't nine old enough?"
"But you must think about it more, Charlie."