"Well," she said simply, "when my strength is all gone I ask God formore, and he always gives it. 'They that wait on the Lord shall renewtheir strength.'" And her arm involuntarily fell on the open Bible.

"Yes, I know it," he said, following her arm with his eyes--while"Mother," he said, "I want you to give me your Bible and take mine. Ithink yours would do me more good."

There was a little bright flush and a pleased chuckle on his mother's face--