One thing he no longer doubted: Simon Harley believed his
Bible implicitly and literally, and not only the New Testament.
"For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips even be taken in
their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak.
"Consume them in wrath, consume them, that they may not be: and let them
know that God ruleth in Jacob unto the ends of the earth."
The fresh young girlish voice died away into silence. Harley, apparently
deep in meditation, gazed at the ceiling. His guest felt a surge of
derision at this man who thought he had a compact with God to rule the
world for his benefit.
"I am sure Mr. Harley must enjoy the Psalms a great deal," he said
ironically, but it was in simple faith the young wife answered eagerly:
"He does. He finds so much in them that is applicable to life."
"I can see how he might," agreed the young man.
"Few people take their religion so closely into their every-day lives as he
does," she replied in a low voice, seeing that her husband was lost in
thought.
"I am sure you are right."
"He is very greatly misunderstood, Mr.
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