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30 could be desired, even from an angel; therefore, I rise to say amen to it all, and may the power that always shields the elect stand by and see this holy work speedily executed"—

A knock at the door interrupted the sister, and, upon opening it, Mr. Grumbler and Dr. Toy Fancy stood ready to walk in and take seats.

The president said: "Brother Fancy, we are delighted to see you with us upon such short notice."

"At your service, brethren," responded the doctor. "What is your pleasure?"

"Dear doctor, we have a most important little job for you, which requires perfect secresy and great shrewdness. Our worthy president has selected you as the most trustworthy and able physician of the brotherhood to do what has been planned by us," said Deacon Stew.

"Brethren, I am highly complimented, and I assure our most excellent president that I appreciate his confidence, which he has so liberally placed in the skill and trust worthiness of my humble self, and I assure him that, if it is in my power, I shall perform whatever task is assigned me. So help me God!" responded Dr. T. Pancy.

"May the blessing of heaven continually abide with so faithful a disciple," said the president, and continued: "Deacon Stew will give you your instructions privately, and should you refuse to comply, after listening to the requirements demanded of you, I shall be happy to learn your objections, and whether you accept it or not, you are sworn to secresy until death."

"Certainly, your reverence," said the doctor.

"Deacon Stew will now conduct the doctor into the ante-room, and explain his work," commanded the pious Reverend and President Joe Pier.

The deacon related to Dr. Fancy what the reader already knows, only he exaggerated everything, and got the doctor to swear particular allegiance to him in this work of deviltry; fearing that he probably might need him to dose