I'm not going
to stop at that, either. That man's life has opened my eyes, in spite
of myself, to all the faults of my own; and I want to show my sincerity
by promising, before you all, that I am that man's brother from this
time forth until I die, and that whatever is mine is his whenever and
however he wants it."
The deacon sat down. There was an instant of silence, and then a
sensation, as every one began to look about for the ex-convict.
"If Brother Kimper feels inclined to make any remarks," said Dr. Guide,
"I am sure every one present would be glad to listen to him."
People were slowly arising and looking towards one portion of the
church. Dr. Guide left the pulpit and walked down one of the aisles
towards the point where all eyes were centred. In a seat in the back of
the church he saw the ex-convict, with one arm around his wife and the
other around his daughter Jane: Sam looked smaller and more
insignificant than ever, for his chin was resting on his breast and
tears were chasing one another down his pale cheeks. Dr. Guide hurried
back to the altar-rail, and exclaimed, in his loudest and most
impressive voice,--"Sing
'Praise God, from whom all blessings flow!'"
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