But desperate cases call for desperate measures . We drew straws to see who should go and do the asking , and the lot fell to Felix . `` Better wait until Mr. Marwood leaves , and catch him in the lane , '' advised the Story Girl . `` You 'll have a lot of grown-ups around you in the house . '' Felix took her advice . Mr. Marwood , presently walking benignantly along the lane , was confronted by a fat , small boy with a pale face but resolute eyes . The rest of us remained in the background but within hearing . `` Well , Felix , what is it ? '' asked Mr. Marwood kindly . `` Please , sir , does God really look like this ? '' asked Felix , holding out the picture . `` We hope He does n't -- but we want to know the truth , and that is why I 'm bothering you . Please excuse us and tell me . '' The minister looked at the picture . A stern expression came into his gentle blue eyes and he got as near to frowning as it was possible for him to get . `` Where did you get that thing ? '' he asked . THING ! We began to breathe easier . `` We bought it from Jerry Cowan .
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