"Was Dr. Thompson ever taught Christian Science?"
"No, I guess not."
"Did he ever study or read 'Science and Health'?"
"He intended to read it, but when he saw such ridiculous assertions in it, he considered it folly to read it," said the pastor.
"Another one of those wise men that know all about a science without instruction, study, or reading."
"What do you mean, Walter?"
"Father, if Dr. Thompson had told you that he knew all about medicine by simply glancing into a medical book, would you believe him?"
"Certainly not!"
"And if he had found therein some quotations that he did not understand, would you think it strange?" said Walter.
"No."