Then he made a pertinent remark.
"Four churches to two saloons is pretty long odds.

Why do you think it needful to call in the farmers ?" Hardie looked troubled, but he showed that he was honest.
"The churches are thinly attended; I'm the only resident clergyman, and I'm sorry I must confess that some of our people are indifferent: reluctant, or perhaps half afraid, to interfere.

They want a clear lead; if we could get a big determined meeting it might decide the waverers." "Then you're not sure of winning ?" asked Grant.
"No," replied Hardie.

"There'll be strong and well-managed opposition; in fact, we have nearly everything against us.

I've been urged to wait, but the evil's increasing; those against us are growing stronger." "If you lose, you and your friends will find the Butte pretty hot.