Men are so many ploughs and harrows to work on 'the classes.' Do for what ?" Knowles flushed hotly.
"The work the Lord has left for her.

Do you mean to say there is none to do,--you, pledged to Missionary labour ?" The young man's face coloured.
"I know this street needs paving terribly, Knowles; but I don't see a boulder in your hands.

Yet the great Task-master does not despise the pavers.

He did not give you the spirit and understanding for paving, eh, is that it?
How do you know He gave this Margret Howth the spirit and understanding of a reformer?
There may be higher work for her to do." "Higher!" The old man stood aghast.

"I know your creed, then,--that the true work for a man or a woman is that which develops their highest nature ?" Vandyke laughed.
"You have a creed-mania, Knowles.