You know, the verse says, 'Let
those refuse to sing who never knew our Lord,' and I would be sorry to
place you on the left hand when you are so well able to sing God's
praises."
Dexie did not know whether to be amused, hurt or vexed. The words uttered
were words of rebuke, but the odd manner in which they were said and the
humorous twinkle in the minister's eyes did not well agree. He waited a
moment for her answer, still holding her hand and looking down into her
face with a serio-comic expression quite unlike a clergyman, until Dexie
answered, in a low tone,
"I will remember what you said, and will always sing when I can, though I
should not like to be spoken to right out in church very often."
"That's right," said Mr. Barkly. "I am glad to know that I have made an
impression on one of my congregation, at least, and that your sin of
omission will not be repeated. There is nothing like a personal remark to
bring people to a sense of their shortcomings; so let this be a warning to
you, Miss Sherwood," and he walked down the aisle at her side. "I hope,
Miss Sherwood," he added, "that your stay amongst us will allow us the
privilege of hearing your voice again.
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