He knew that in London he was received as an equal by men and women of rank and position, as well as by those of talent and learning; whereas, in the country, even Miss Gwynne, at whose house he visited, considered it a condescension to speak to him, whilst she looked upon those who belonged to him as people of another sphere.

In spite of all his prayers for humility, and his striving after pure Christianity, Rowland was, and knew that he was a proud man, and all the prouder because his original station was beneath his present one.

He felt that he must be humbled before he could be the pastor and disciple of One whose whole life was a lesson of humility.

But the world knew nothing of this.

He walked before it, and through it as a bright example of a young clergyman devoted to his work.