"And that is Mr.Strong's offer of half his salary to carry on the work of a children's refuge or something of that kind." "How can we accept such an offer?
Calvary Church has always believed in paying its minister a good salary, and paying it promptly; and we want our minister to live decently and be able to appear as he should among the best people," replied the nervous little man who had been first to speak.
"Still, we cannot deny that it is a very generous thing for Mr.Strong to do.

He certainly is entitled to credit for his unselfish proposal; no one can charge him with being worldly-minded," said Mr.Winter, feeling a new interest in the subject as he found himself defending the minister.
"Are you in favor of allowing him to do what he proposes in the matter of the parsonage ?" asked another.
"I don't see that we can hinder Mr.Strong from living anywhere he pleases if he wants to.

The church cannot compel him to live in the parsonage." "No, but it can choose not to have such a minister!" exclaimed the first speaker again, excitedly; "and I for one am most decidedly opposed to the whole thing.

I do not see how the church can allow it and maintain its self-respect." "Do you think the church is ready to tell Mr.Strong that his services are not wanted any longer ?" asked Mr.Winter coldly.
"I am, for one of the members, and I know others who feel as I do if matters go on in this way much longer.

I tell you, Brother Winter, Calvary Church is very near a crisis.