How do you like your work so far ?" "There is plenty of it," answered Philip, gravely.

"A minister must be made of cast-iron and fire-brick in order to stand the wear and tear of these times in which we live.

I'd like a week to trade ideas with you and talk over the work, Alfred." "You'd get the worst of the bargain." "I don't know about that.

I'm not doing any thinking lately.

But now, as we're going to be only fifty miles apart, what's to hinder an exchange once in a while ?" "I'm agreeable to that," replied Philip's chum; "on condition, however, that you furnish me with a gun and pay all surgeons' bills when I occupy your pulpit." "Done," said Philip, with a grin; and just then Mrs.Strong forbade any more talk.