Your remark, clothed in any other
language, could scarcely put on a form more consistent with your
meaning."
Ralph bowed at a compliment which had something equivocal in it, and
this branch of the conversation having reached its legitimate close, a
pause of some few moments succeeded, when they found themselves joined
by other parties, until the cortege was swollen in number to the goodly
dimensions of a cavalcade or caravan designed for a pilgrimage.
"Report speaks favorably of the preacher we are to hear to-day, Miss
Munro--have you ever heard him?" was the inquiry of the youth.
"I have, sir, frequently, and have at all times been much pleased and
sometimes affected by his preaching. There are few persons I would more
desire to hear than himself--he does not offend your ears, nor assail
your understanding by unmeaning thunders. His matter and manner, alike,
are distinguished by modest good sense, a gentle and dignified ease and
spirit, and a pleasing earnestness in his object that is never
offensive.
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