And when he was cross-examined as to points of doctrine, he could with sincerity profess himself to be of the same creed with his examiners.

If he went to church less often than old Mr.Bolton, so did old Mr.Bolton go less often than his wife.

It was a matter as to which there was no rule.

Thus his troubles were comparatively light, and his firmness might be regarded as a thing of course.

But she was firm too, and firm amidst very different circumstances.