13/20 Of course, when the men saw we were determined they stopped fighting and went to work, man-like, as soon as they saw they had to, or quit bossing. Oh, women can't preach or be elders; but they can build churches and scare up the money for them." "The Methodists allow women to preach," said Captain Jim. What I say is, I doubt if they have much religion." "I suppose you are in favor of votes for women, Miss Cornelia," said Gilbert. "_I_ know what it is to clean up after the men. But some of these days, when the men realize they've got the world into a mess they can't get it out of, they'll be glad to give us the vote, and shoulder their troubles over on us. |