He was reminded more than once of the incident of the morning and the miraculous saving of his own and his companion's life.
When the meeting was over, the people gathered in groups and talked with one another.

The girl who had handed the book came over and spoke to the strangers, putting out her hand pleasantly.

She was the missionary's daughter.
"What is this?
School ?" asked the stranger eagerly.
"Yes, this is the schoolhouse," said the missionary's daughter; "but this meeting is Christian Endeavor.

Do you live near here?
Can't you come every time ?" "No.

I live a long way off," said the girl sadly.