A thought flew into the clergyman's head.

He beckoned to him.

The man quickened his steps and came up to the door.
In the space of two minutes, with nervous, hurried voice, the Rev.
Samuel had told him of his predicament.

The man looked on amazed, but said nothing.
"Now, have you just come from Communion ?" he asked at the conclusion of his explanation.
"Me ?" said the man.

"No." "Then I must entreat you to let me read that part of the service to you--I assure you it won't take long--that is necessitated by the taking of the wine.