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"How did you get so well acquainted with the happy Mr. World?"
Miss Church-Member answered half in quaint humor and half in pathos:
"I, at one time, thought he was a very wicked fellow, and in a prayerful
mood I endeavored to rescue him. I knew he would not come by his own
effort to my way of thinking, so I entered into an alliance with him
for the purpose of quietly leading him unto the King's Highway. I soon
saw the bigotry of my former self, and through the kindness of Mr.
World I have already been aided in my vision and improved in dress,
and, better than all, I have enjoyed the privilege of worshiping my
God in a more fitting temple, where true freedom is preached and
practiced."
"Then it is your purpose to continue being a Christian, although you
have left the King's Highway?" asked the delighted clergyman.
"As long as I live I will hold to my religion," she said emphatically.
"Then you are sound indeed both in purpose and doctrine. Did you wish
to be visibly connected with our church?"
"I wish to know first its rules and conditions of entrance."
The minister opened his Guide Book and, duly adjusting his spectacles,
read in a pleasing manner: "Anyone wishing to unite with this church
must comply with the following rules and regulations:
"RULE I.
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