As for the Bible, I never cared to read it, I was never much of a reader, though I've got through two or three firework novels and sporting stories.

Does it matter, Little Brick ?" "How do I know ?" she said gently.

"How does any one know?
People say they know; but it is all a great mystery--nothing but a mystery.
Everything that we say, can be but a guess.

People have gone mad over their guessing, or they have broken their hearts.

But still the mystery remains, and we cannot solve it." "If you don't know anything, Little Brick," he said, "at least tell me what you think: and don't be too learned; remember I'm only a brainless fellow." He seemed to be waiting eagerly for her answer.
"If I were you," she said, "I should not worry.