These, and more recent specimens, told the story of many a
faithless pilgrim. In the footwear department I saw many a "preparation
of the gospel of peace" which had been pawned for shoes of worldliness,
and elsewhere I saw the garments of truth which had been girt about
the loins of the saints, but which had been exchanged for robes of
vanity.
There were also many antiquated pilgrims' robes which had been given
for more fashionable attire.
Miss Church-Member became more and more ashamed of her own robe as she
saw how many already had effected the exchange which she was now
contemplating.
One of the shrewd attendants, observing the impatience of Miss
Church-Member and the significant look of Mr. World, approached her
and offered to render such assistance as she might desire.
"I am feeling wretchedly out of place and out of style in my present
condition. Can I not be dressed in a way more consistent with my
station?"
"We can readily and easily supply all your fancies," answered the
attendant with a graceful bow and a smile which gave re-assurance to
Miss Church-Member.
The sad transformation was effected in a manner well pleasing to the
Prince of Darkness.
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