Deacon.
"It is indeed refreshing in contrast with what we must hear repeatedly
from the troublesome element in the church," added the other.
"Will you not tell us how you also came to reach this favored place?"
inquired Miss Church-Member, as she gave her attention momentarily to
Mr. Deacon.
"It came about in a very odd manner. I had been wearing an old-style
robe of righteousness, and gradually came to see that it was totally
out of harmony with the higher thought of the age; so much so that I
became odious to many liberal-minded people. A sharp struggle ensued
between my conscience and my judgment. In the midst of this conflict
I came to a place which offered to accept my old garments in exchange
for seasonable attire. 'Anything for peace,' thought I; so I entered
the establishment and selected this apparel, and these additional
advantages. It cost me nothing but the mere willingness to exchange,
and would I not have been foolish to refuse so much at so small a
price?"
"Without a doubt," quickly answered Miss Church-Member. The others
forcibly confirmed her answer.
"After I had completed my bargain I continued my diligence in the work
of the church and in traveling on the good old Narrow Way.
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