You dont mind the sin; but when it comes to a scandal----!" "I did not say so.

I abhor the sin.

I have prayed earnestly for your awakening, and shall do so in spite of the unregenerate hardness of heart----" "Hallo, Doctor! draw it mild, if you please.

I am not one of your parishioners, you know.

Perhaps that is the reason your prayers for me have not met with much attention.