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This opinion, delivered by an ex-judge, who had written a book on the rules of evidence, would have quieted almost any one else, and the members' faces expressed a sense of relief as they thought that Mr. Jodderel was not one of the faint-hearted, and in his opinion faint-heartedness and quietness were one and the same thing. "No light upon the lesson?" echoed Mr. Jodderel.
Then Deacon Bates announced that the subject was open for general remark and comment. Mr. Jodderel was upon his feet in an instant, though the class has no rule compelling the members to rise while speaking. "Mr.
Jodderel sank back into his chair and talked angrily with every feature but his mouth, and with his whole body besides. "Mr. Whilcher has some new ideas to present, no doubt," continued the leader, bracing himself somewhat firmly in his chair, for the Deacon naturally expected an assault from a man of Mr. Whilcher's peculiar views.
Jodderel, "that the new members ought to know what ideas have already been presented, so as to throw any new light upon them, if they can. The nature of the kingdom of heaven, now, is the most important question suggested by the lesson, and "
I think the passage means that only by that modesty, that self-repression, by which alone a man can accept the inevitable as decreed by God, and forbear that fault-finding which comes fully as easy as breathing, can a man be fitted for the companionship of the loving company which awaits us all in the next world" "Whereabouts?" asked Mr. Jodderel.
Jodderel was mistaken as to the desires of the class. Meanwhile, young Mr. Banty, who had been to Europe, and listened to much theological debate in cafes and beer-gardens, remarked: "I'm not a member of this respected body, but I seem to be included in the chairman's invitation.
Half-a-dozen members filibustered at once, and Mr. Jodderel was temporarily suppressed, after which Squire Woodhouse remarked: "Well, now, that sounds first-rate I never knew before that Unitarians had such good religion in them no harm meant, you know, Whilcher." "Now let us hear from Mr. Bungfloat," said Deacon Bates. Mr. Bungfloat, bookkeeper to Mr.
"If the class has no objection to offer, we will continue our study of the third verse of the fifth chapter of Matthew, and those who spoke on last Sunday will allow the newer members and others an opportunity to make their views known." As Deacon Bates spoke, his eye rested warningly on Mr. Jodderel. "I think," said Mr.
Jodderel; "any honest expression of opinion is welcome here." "If such were not the case," said Mr. Primm, "a rival class would not have been formed." "And none of us would have learned how many sides there are to a great question," said. Mr. Buffle. "Larger liberty wouldn't be possible," said Builder Stott.
"Ah, but where is it? that's the question this class wants answered," said Mr. Jodderel, twisting his body and craning his head forward as he awaited the answer. "Really," said the judge, "you must excuse me. I don't know where it is, and I can't see that study as to its locality can throw any light upon the lesson."
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