"We study our Bible in Sunday school and church," said Betty, simply. "It seems when we get out here, the Lord tells us just what to say,--our little learning goes a great way." Dr. McLeod eyed Betty with growing interest. He never expected a missionary in the form of a young, inexperienced girl. "Are there many like you that come out?" "Oh, yes," replied Betty brightly. "We are, as a rule, young ladies or young men. Have you never met a missionary before?" "No, several times they have asked to see me, but I have told my secretary that I was too busy." "And yet you have allowed other people to preach against us, and you didn't know us?" The girl's tone was sadly reproachful as she looked at the preacher earnestly. Dr. McLeod was annoyed with himself for feeling embarrassed before this slip of a girl. "Well, yes, you see, these lecturers are very well-known and intelligent people. I have to rely on other brains sometimes. I'm a very busy man." "They may be well-known and intelligent, Dr. McLeod, but they are very wicked people--for they don't tell the truth about us." "Would you be willing to face one with that accusation?" asked Dr. McLeod thoughtfully. "Yes, indeed, I would." "Come then tomorrow at two, and hear an anti-'Mormon' lecture, by a woman, who has been among the 'Mormons,' and has preached in almost every Presbyterian church but mine. It is only fair that you should have a chance to talk, too. After she has finished speaking, you may have the platform for thirty minutes." Betty's amazed delight found expression in a joyous, "O, thank you! How can I show my appreciation, Dr. McLeod?" There was no doubting her sincerity and enthusiasm. The minister studied her expressive countenance with a kindly scrutiny. "I think I understand the influence of you young missionaries. You influence more by what you feel, than by what you know. Emotionalism is a good hypnotist." "O, but we do know our religion," returned Betty earnestly. "Maybe,--we'll see tomorrow. I would like to prolong this interview, but I have an appointment. I shall listen and try to learn tomorrow," he said smilingly. And Betty left him with joyous anticipations. CHAPTER XI. The Treachery of the World. Betty and Dell, accompanied by Edith, were among the first to be at the anti-"Mormon" lecture in Dr. McLeod's church. The minister greeted them kindly, being especially deferential to Edith who was evidently one of the most faithful members of his church. Edith was very much attached to her church, and her minister, too. He had married her parents in this same church, and so Edith's religious life was first developed here, under the influence of Dr. McLeod, who was a spiritual man, and kindly in disposition. However, his pride in his position as a popular minister in the Presbyterian church, was his one weakness, which would bar him from sacrificing too much for truth.