His written word was as his spoken word, clear and convincing.
It was its absolute simplicity that convinced even while one continued to doubt.

He had the gift of lucidity.

He was the perfect expositor.
Yet, in spite of his style, there was much that I did not like.

He laid too great stress on what he called the class struggle, the antagonism between labor and capital, the conflict of interest.
Father reported with glee Dr.Hammerfield's judgment of Ernest, which was to the effect that he was "an insolent young puppy, made bumptious by a little and very inadequate learning." Also, Dr.Hammerfield declined to meet Ernest again.
But Bishop Morehouse turned out to have become interested in Ernest, and was anxious for another meeting.

"A strong young man," he said; "and very much alive, very much alive.