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Garthowen

CHAPTER XIV
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No difference to him whether a man is a Methodist, a Baptist, or a Churchman, always the same pleasant smile and warm greeting for them all, and as much at home in a Dissenter's house as a Churchman's." "Yes, a true Christian," said Gwilym Morris, "and so genial and pleasant.

At 'Bethel' on Wednesday night, when Jones 'Bethesda' was preaching, he was there, and seemed much impressed by the sermon; and well he might be! I have never heard such an eloquent preacher.
Wasn't he, Ann ?" "Oh, beautiful!" she replied.

"I wish Mr.Price could have stopped to tea, but, of course, that meeting prevented him." Next day when Will, having rung the bell, stood waiting on the vicar's doorstep, he was certainly not in as equable a frame of mind as his outward demeanour would lead one to suppose.

He was in a few moments to meet face to face the man who of all others had interested him most deeply, though his feeling towards him was almost akin to hatred.

It was a sore point at Garthowen that Ebben Owens' own brother had so completely ignored his relationship with him; and Will's hopes of success were greatly sweetened by the thought that in time he might hold his head as high as his uncle's, and bring that proud man to his senses; but to-day as he stood waiting at Mr.Price's door he called to mind the necessity of hiding his feelings, and conciliating the great man, who perhaps might have the power of helping him in the future.
When shown into the hall he heard voices within; the vicar's jovial laugh, and a pleasant voice so like his own, that he was startled.
"Hallo! Owen, how do you do?
so glad to see you," said the vicar in English.
And the tall man who was standing by the window received him with an equally pleasant greeting.
"My nephew, I am told.


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