"It is so easy to be truthful!" "Well, then," said Tommy, reluctantly, "I think they generally die." Elspeth often carried in her pocket a little Testament, presented to her by the Rev.Mr.Dishart for learning by heart one of the noblest of books, the Shorter Catechism, as Scottish children do or did, not understanding it at the time, but its meaning comes long afterwards and suddenly, when you have most need of it.

Sometimes Elspeth read aloud from her Testament to Grizel, who made no comment, but this same evening, when the two were alone, she said abruptly: "Have you your Testament ?" "Yes," Elspeth said, producing it.
"Which is the page about saving sinners ?" "It's all about that." "But the page when you are in a hurry ?" Elspeth read aloud the story of the Crucifixion, and Grizel listened sharply until she heard what Jesus said to the malefactor: "To-day shalt thou be with me in Paradise." "And was he ?" "Of course." "But he had been wicked all his life, and I believe he was only good, just that minute, because they were crucifying him.

If they had let him come down.--" "No, he repented, you know.

That means he had faith, and if you have faith you are saved.

It doesna matter how bad you have been.