— XXIX —FRIENDS IN COUNCIL
It was not an announcement which was likely to appeal to the sympathies of Mr. Swire, as the expression which was on that gentleman’s countenance plainly showed.
“In connection with the
Juvenile Branch of the Sons of Water,
MR. THEODORE LUDLOW
has kindly consented to give an Address,
entitled
TEMPERANCE: WHENCE IT COMES, WHAT IT IS, WHERE IT GOES.”
Mr. Swire glared at the placard on which the words were printed as if it were a personal enemy. Then, withdrawing a step or two, he surveyed the building with which it was associated.
“So this is Ebenezer Chapel, is it? and this is where he comes and gives his addresses? Very good; when he comes I’ll take the liberty of addressing him.”
Mr. Ludlow was probably not gratified when he discovered who was awaiting
