26 THE TWO COUSINS.

 

“But, dear mother,” said she,
“what 1s meant by the darkness
not’ comprehending the light?”

“Well,” said Mrs. Woodman,
“there is rather a hard word in
that last verse. I will tell you
what that means, my dear.”
And so she explained the verse,
and told what comprehending
meant. I suppose most of
those who read this little book
know the meaning of the word,