But even then, why should you want to resign a handsome independence as soon as you have got it?
Is there anything else so good within your reach ?" "There is the church, of course," said John.

"But Miss Nellie seems to think that ridiculous--" "Never mind Nellie," answered Mrs.Goddard.

"Seriously, Mr.Short, do you approve of entering the church merely as a profession, a means of earning money ?" "Well--no--I did not put it in that way.

But many people do." "That does not prove that it is either wise or decent," said Mrs.
Goddard.

"If you felt impelled to take orders from other motives, it would be different.