The gospel is calculated to make mankind better and none should be without it." "What say you," said Carlingham, "about the right of man to his liberty ?" "Now, Carlingham, you have begun to harp again about men's rights.

I really wish that you could see this matter as I do." "I regret that I cannot see eye to eye with you," said Carlingham.

"I am a disciple of Rousseau, and have for years made the rights of man my study, and I must confess to you that I see no difference between white and black, as it regards liberty." "Now, my dear Carlingham, would you really have the negroes enjoy the same rights as ourselves ?" "I would most certainly.

Look at our great Declaration of Independence! look even at the Constitution of our own Connecticut, and see what is said in these about liberty." "I regard all this talk about rights as mere humbug.

The Bible is older than the Declaration of Independence, and there I take my stand." A long discussion followed, in which both gentlemen put forth their peculiar ideas with much warmth of feeling.
During this conversation, there was another person in the room, seated by the window, who, although at work, embroidering a fine collar, paid minute attention to what was said.