said Raeburn. "There is this one good point about persecution--
it does draw us all nearer together, really strengthens us in a
hundred ways. So, little one, you must forswear school friends,
and be content with your 'very strong man Kwasind,' and we will

"'Live in peace together Speak with naked hearts together.'

By the bye, it is rather doubtful if Tom will be able to come to
the lecture tonight; do you think you can take notes for me
instead?"

This was in reality the most delicate piece of tact and
consideration, for it was, of course, Erica's delight and pride to
help her father.


CHAPTER II. From Effect to Cause

Only the acrid spirit of the times, Corroded this true steel.
Longfellow.

Not Thine the bigot's partial plea,
Not Thine the zealot's ban;
Thou well canst spare a love of Thee
Which ends in hate of man.
Whittier.

Luke Raeburn was the son of a Scotch clergyman of the Episcopal
Church. His history, though familiar to his own followers and to
them more powerfully convincing than many arguments against modern