_Elder B_. I shall only be happy to impart any information that may be beneficial to you, concerning our principles. I am aware that much misunderstanding prevails respecting the Latter-day {40} Saints, and it is ever a pleasure to me to dispel that misunderstanding, and enlighten those who are willing to learn. _Mr. W_. Thank you. But we won't stand at the door. Would you walk in and sit down? _Elder B_. I will, with pleasure. _Mr. W_. Allow me to put your hat away. _Elder B_. Thank you. _Mr. W. [To his daughter]_ Mary, hand the gentleman a chair, and hang his hat up in the passage. _[To Elder B.]_ Now, sir, if you will be good enough to enlighten my mind concerning your principles, I will listen attentively, and, whether I approve of them or not, I shall certainly consider myself under obligations to you. _Elder B_. I will gladly comply with your request. _Mr. W_. But you will not consider me wearisome if I interrupt you, in the course of your relation, with an occasional question or remark, which I may be prompted to offer for my own satisfaction? _Elder B_. Don't name it, sir. It will be pleasing to me to answer your questions, to the best of the ability that God may give me, or to listen to any remark which you may feel disposed to make. But to proceed. I will give you a brief view of the first principles of the doctrine of Jesus Christ, and will refer you to a few passages of Scripture in support of them. _Mr. W_. Thank you. I am sure I shall be much gratified.