there will be none in heaven where all are holy.

"And in pronouncing the man's sins forgiven Jesus asserted himself to be
God. The Scribes sitting there understood it to be so, and said in their
hearts, 'Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? Who can forgive sins
but God only?' And Jesus knew their thoughts, for he asked, 'Why reason ye
these things in your hearts?'"

"That he could see their thoughts I should think was another proof that he
was God," remarked Walter, "and when that was followed by the
instantaneous healing of the man, it seems to me wondrous strange that
they were not convinced beyond the possibility of a doubt."

"The trouble with them was the same with that of many in these days,"
returned the captain; "their hearts were more in the wrong than their
heads; they did not want to be convinced."




CHAPTER XI.


Monday morning found all on board the _Dolphin_ feeling well, bright, and
ready to enjoy a further examination of the wonders and beauties of the
White City beside the lake. As usual the question which of them all should
claim attention first, came up for discussion at the breakfast table.

"I for one would like extremely to pay a visit to Buffalo Bill's Wild West
Show," said Walter. "I think my little nephew and niece would enjoy it