After the benediction, when Caroline asked how he enjoyed it, the cause of the twinkle became apparent.
"Fine!" he declared, with enthusiasm.

"He's a smart preacher, ain't he! And he knew his congregation.

You might not guess they was meek perhaps, but they certainly did look as if they'd inherited the earth." He drew a breath of relief as the trio emerged into the open air.

He had enjoyed the novel experience, in a way, but now he felt rather like one let out of jail.

The quiet luncheon at home with Caroline was a pleasant anticipation.
But Mrs.Corcoran Dunn smashed his anticipation at a blow.