boundless ocean which presented a symbol of eternity continually before
his eyes.

"Good morning."

Chester started, then turned. It was Lucy's father who found a chair and
drew it up to Chester's.

"Is the book interesting?" inquired the minister.

"Not so interesting as this wonderful sea and sky," was the reply.

"You are right," said the other, following the young man's gaze out to
the distance. "Our universe is now but water and air, and we are but
specks floating between the two layers."

"But we know that ocean and air are not all. We know there are plains
and mountains, forests and growing fields; so after all our universe
must include not only all we can see with our eyes, but all that comes
within view of our comprehension. Do you know," resumed Chester after a
pause, "I have come to this conclusion, that our universe is limited
only within the bounds of our faith. As we believe, and strive to
convert that belief into a living faith, so shall we know and realize."

The preacher looked keenly at the "Mormon," as if he would see the
fountain of these thoughts. Chester continued:

"But you, as a minister of the gospel, understand all these things.
However, I like to think about them and express them to those who will
listen"--and as the minister was listening, the young man went on: