CHAPTER VI.
MARY BELL IN THE WOODS.
Mary Erskine had a bible in her house, although she could not read it.

When Albert was alive he was accustomed to read a chapter every evening, just before bed-time, and then he and Mary Erskine would kneel down together, by the settle which stood in the corner, while he repeated his evening prayer.

This short season of devotion was always a great source of enjoyment to Mary Erskine.

If she was tired and troubled, it soothed and quieted her mind.

If she was sorrowful, it comforted her.