Helen had laughed at the amount of study given to every address.

"I wish you could see how uncle Archie manages his sermons." "He has not the sort of people I have," John said, with kindly excuse.
"Yet think of the importance of speaking to any one in Christ's name! We preach for eternity, Helen,--for eternity." She looked at him gravely.

"John," she answered, "you take these things too much to heart.

It is not wise, dear." He hesitated, and then said gently, "These are the only things to take to heart.

We only live to prepare for that other life.