"
This speech had the desired effect. A resolution was quickly passed
in harmony with the opinion of the chairman.
The curiosity of Mr. World was now satisfied, for he had seen this
famous committee in session. Therefore he repaired to the waiting-
room, and while conducting Miss Church-Member from the building their
attention was arrested by this announcement written in bold letters
near the exit:
ANY ONE WISHING REFRESHMENTS CAN FIND THEM AT THE FESTIVAL ON THE
CHURCH GROUNDS.
"How does that announcement suit you?" interrogated Mr. World.
"It comes at an opportune time," she answered, her face brightening,
"I had been hoping that we might soon have lunch."
They had gone but a few steps from the door when they heard cheery
voices and strains.
Here the Church receives money for souls from the Devil, while the
Devil gets souls for money from the Church of music lending attractive
life to the festival. Urged on by the thought of a pleasant hour, they
quickened their pace unconsciously and were soon within sight of the
grounds.
I saw the multitude gathering in the grove. The mingling of the church
and the world was so complete that one could scarcely tell from which
path many had come.
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