then curse them, wasn't he? And so he had to have his son killed before he
could forgive Adam for our sins?"

"No; before he could forgive _us_ for Adam's sin, which descended to us."

"Came down like an entail, eh? ... Adam couldn't disinherit us? Well, how
did this God have his son die?"

"Why, Bernal--you _must_ remember, dear--you knew so well--don't you know
he was crucified?"

"To be sure I do--how stupid! And was God _very_ cheerful after that? No
more trouble about Adam or anything?"

"You must hush--I can't tell you about these things--wait till your
grandfather comes."

"No, I want to have it from you, Nance--grandad would think I'd been
slighting the classics."

"Well, God takes to heaven with him those who believe."

"Believe what?"

"Who believe that Jesus was his only begotten son."

"What does he do with those who don't believe it?"

"They--they--Oh, I don't know--really, Bernal, I must go now."