It was listened to with intense interest by the congregation, many of whom were affected to tears.

In the afternoon we attended church again, when we heard a good, plain, and practical discourse from the rector; but, unfortunately, he had neither the talent, nor the natural eloquence of our friend, and, although it satisfied the judgment, it did not affect, the heart like that of the "Old Minister." At the door we met, on our return, Mrs.Hodgins.

"Ah! my dear," said Mr.
Hopewell, "how do you do?
I am going to your cottage; but I am an old man now; take my arm--it will support me in my walk." It was thus that this good man, while honouring this poor woman, avoided the appearance of condescension, and received her arm as a favour to himself.
She commenced thanking him for his sermon in the morning.

She said it had convinced her William of the sin of the Chartist agitation, and that he had firmly resolved never to meet them again.

It had saved him from ruin, and made her a happy woman.
"Glad to hear it has done him good, my dear," said he; "it does me good, too, to hear its effect.