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78 for I’ve got a certain goal to reach, and I’m in earnest."

"Then here’s my hand, and I respect you for it. Oh, how I should like a hot mutton-chop at this moment!—Do forgive me."

"I forgive you, because I can see you act up to all the light that has been revealed to you. I don’t know as I ought to be proud because I see so much truth.  My classes tell me I get these marvelous revelations because I’m so open-minded.  Now Mr. Grubb wouldn’t and couldn’t bear discussion of any sort.  His soul never grew, for he wouldn’t open a clink where a new idea might creep in.  He’d always accompany me to all my meetings (such advantages as that man had and missed!), and sometimes he’d take the admission tickets; but when the speaking began, he’d shut the door and stay out in the entry by himself till it was time to wait upon me home.  Do you believe in vaccination?"

"Certainly."

"Well, it passes my comprehension how you can be so sure of your beliefs. You’d better come and hear some of the arguments on the opposite side.  I am the secretary