He had built to please himself, something after the colonial fashion; and large square rooms, generous fireplaces with quaint mantels, and tiling, and hardwood floors gave the house an appearance of solid comfort that approached luxury.

The church in Milton had purchased the property from the heirs, who had become involved in ruinous speculation and parted with the house for a sum little representing its real worth.

It had been changed a little, and modernized, although the old fireplaces still remained; and one spare room, an annex to the house proper, had been added recently.

There was an air of decided comfort bordering on luxury in the different pieces of furniture and the whole appearance of the room.
"You understand," said Philip, as his glance traveled back to his visitor, "that this house is not mine.

It belongs to my church.