Right here before you all I want to ask that man himself to forgive me, as I've asked him in private.

I'm not going to stop at that, either.

That man's life has opened my eyes, in spite of myself, to all the faults of my own; and I want to show my sincerity by promising, before you all, that I am that man's brother from this time forth until I die, and that whatever is mine is his whenever and however he wants it." The deacon sat down.

There was an instant of silence, and then a sensation, as every one began to look about for the ex-convict.
"If Brother Kimper feels inclined to make any remarks," said Dr.Guide, "I am sure every one present would be glad to listen to him." People were slowly arising and looking towards one portion of the church.

Dr.Guide left the pulpit and walked down one of the aisles towards the point where all eyes were centred.