The disciples of old set us no such example; they were wiser and better than we are.

I venture to say that one of the worst obstacles in the way of our doing good among our fellow-creatures is raised by the mere assumption of the clerical manner and the clerical voice.

For my part, I set up no claim to be more sacred and more reverend than any other Christian man who does what good he can." He glanced brightly at Mercy, looking at him in helpless perplexity.

The spirit of fun took possession of him again.

"Are you a Radical ?" he asked, with a humorous twinkle in his large lustrous eyes.