And if Millerism proved a delusion, the loss of Samuel Anderson's property would only leave Julia on his level, so far as worldly goods went.

The happiness this last thought brought him made him ashamed.

Why should he rejoice in Mr.Anderson's misfortune?
Why should he wish to pull Julia down to him?
But still the thought remained a pleasant one.
Jonas would not have it so.

He had his plan.

He went home from the Adventist meeting that very night with Cynthy Ann, and then stood talking to her at the corner of the porch, feeling very sure that Humphreys would listen from above.