World and his
friend. The preacher began his sermon. As he proceeded his countenance
became more radiant. His clear eyes sparkled aright, and as he preached
Christ and Him crucified even his raiment seemed bright and shining.
It proved to be a memorable meeting. A few who evidently intended to
ridicule were pricked in their hearts and, much to the disgust of some,
cried out: "What must I do to be saved?"
"Fools who came to scoff remained to pray."
"This is affectation in the extreme," whispered Mr. World scornfully.
"Quite enough of it, indeed," she returned.
The whole affair seemed to her so unreal that her mind could scarcely
believe that she was ever connected seriously with such a method of
worship.
Still worse than all, through her warped vision and the aid of her
eye-glasses well adjusted, she was led to discern a wicked motive in
the mind of the minister. His utterances also appeared miserably narrow.
At the request of Miss Church-Member they left the room, congratulating
themselves that they were not compelled to remain longer.
"All this reminds me of how simple and foolish I once was," she said
plaintively as they descended the front steps.
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