7/17 It was impossible for him to interrupt. Also it was out of the question that a man like Mr.Winter should understand a nature like that of Philip Strong. The mill-owner sprang to his feet as soon as Philip finished. He was white to the lips with passion, and so excited that his hands trembled and his voice shook as he replied to Philip: "You shall answer for these insults, sir. I withdraw my church pledge, and you will see whether the business men in the church will sustain such preaching." And Mr.Winter flung himself out of the study and downstairs, forgetting to take his hat, which he had carried up with him. |