"Our people believe in prayer.

I have prayed for the life of this man's son.

Mine were drowned before my eyes--she and my eldest and--the others.

Shall a man be more wise than his Maker?
I prayed never for their lives, but I have prayed for this man's son, and he will surely be sent him." Salters looked pleadingly at Penn to see if he remembered.
"How long have I been mad ?" Penn asked suddenly.

His mouth was twitching.
"Pshaw, Penn! You weren't never mad," Salters began "Only a little distracted like." "I saw the houses strike the bridge before the fires broke out.