The Idaho Springs siftings-news., 1918-06-28

Another pause. a little more percep-
tible this time. Science and Health"
Carol said mt last. quite distinctly.
| "Science and HEALTH" Prudence re-
peated. in . pushed tone. "Is 1t Q
doctor bookr
something Of the sort-yes,"
said Carol dubiously.
"'Sciaace and Heafthr Science and
HEALTH" unused Fairy. you don't
mean that Christian Science book. do
youf You know what mean, Pru-
dence- Mary Baker Eddy's book-'Sci-
ence and Health'-that's the name Of
II. That's not what you twins are do
vouring 20 ravenously, Ii III"
| Carol answered with manifest re-
luctance. glancing nervously at Pru-
dence. "Y.yes-that's what 1t is"
| Ominous silence greeted this admis-
sion. A slow red flush mantled the
twins cheeks. Aunt Grace's eyes
twinkled a little. although her face
was grave. Fairy looked surprised.
Prudence looked dumfounded.
what are you reading that forT'
"Why-lt's very interesting" ex-
planned Lark, coming to Carols rescue.
"Of course We don't believe it-yet.
But there are some good things in it
it's very deep. But some Of the ideas
are very fine, and-er-uplifting. you
know"
Prudence looked most. miserable.
"But-twins, do you think-minister's
daughters ought to read-things like
that7"
! "Why, Prudence, I think minister's
daughters ought to be well Informed
on every subject" declared Lark con-
scientiously. "How can we be an in
nuence IL we don't know anything
about thingsr
Prudence looked at Fairy and her
aunt in helpless dismAy. This was
something entirely new in her expert
ence Of rearing a family.
T-I don't think You ought to read
It," she said slowly. "But at the same
time-what do you think about 1t,
Aunt Gracer"
"Why-I don't know, Prudence. You
know more about rearing twins than
do"
Prudence at that moment felt that
she knew very little about 1t, indeed.
She turned to Fairy. There was a
strange intentness in Fairy's nne eyes
as she studied the twins on the door
at her feet.
"You aren't thinking Of turning
Christian Scientists, yourselves, are
you7" asked Prudence rather humbly.
"Oh, Of course, We aren't Scientists,
Prudence" was the quick denial. I'VE
don't know anything about 1t yet,
really. But there are lots Of very help
full things In 1t, and-peopls talk about
It so much, and-they have made such
wonderful cures, you know, and-we'd
thought we'd just study up little"
"You take the book yourself and
read 1t, Prue," urged Carol Hospitality.
you'll see what we mean"
Prudence drew back quickly a.
though the book would scar her I'M
gers. She looked very forlorn. II only
her father were at home-ten days be-
tween herself and the lifting Of respoo-
sibilityi
| "When father comes home" she be-
gan. And then suddenly Fairy spoke.
II think the twins are right" she
said emphadcally. ut would be very
narrow-minded Of Us to refuse to look
into q subject as important ~ this.
Let them 60 on and study It; We can
decide things later"
Prudence looked very doubtful, but
Q warning movement Of Tairys left
eyelash-the side removed from the
twins -comforted her.
well" she said.
"Of course, Prudence. We know It
would nearly break fathers heart for
rs to 90 back on our own church-but
don't you think II folks become truly
convinced that Christian Science is
the true and good religion, they ought
to stand BY 1t and suffer-just like the
martyrs Of old7" suggested Lark-and
the suggestion brought the doubt
clouds thick about Prudence,s head
once more.
I'VE may not be convinced, Of course,
added Carol, "but there IL something
rather-assuring- it."
"Oh, twins" Prudence cried earnest
~. but stopped as she caught again the
slight suggestive movement Of Tairy's
left eyelash.
"Well. let 1t 60 for this afternoon"
she said, her eyes intent on Fairy's
face. II must think It over"
The twins. with apparent relish, re
turned to their perusal Of the book
Fairy rose almost Immediately and |
went Into the house, coming back a |
moment later with her hat and gloves |
I'm going for . stroll, Prue," she |
said. It'll be back In time for supper" |
Il was two hours latse whsa Fairy |