So if you'll just name the amount--" he stopped.

For the clergyman straightened up as though at an insult.

Joe reddened.

"Look here," he blurted, "I didn't mean--" "Oh, that's all right." The other man was smiling queerly.

"How long have you been in New York ?" he asked.
"Nine years." "Ever been inside of a church ?" "No, I can't say that I have." "Then why do you want to get married here ?" Joe smiled frankly.