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his name to the Governor for induction Which explanation made, the

minister drank more rum, and looked out of theat the orchard and

at his neighbor's tobacco

"You are only a woman, and can hold no office, Audrey," he said, "but I

will impart to you words of wisdoree with your vestry Go, hat in hand, to each of its eainst Popery, which does not exist in this colony, and the

Pretender, who is at present in Italy Wrap a dozen black sheep of

inferior breed in white sheets and set them arow at the church door, but

make it stuff of the conscience to see no blemish in the wealthier and

more honorable portion of your flock So you will thrive, and coinia or solobe What's the worthy Bishop's next de, and there's settlement to be made of a small bet, and

a hand at cards"

By the circular letter and the lips of Audrey the Bishop proceeded to

propound a series of questions, which the libness In the

in a sweet-scented parish a face looked in at the , and a dark and

sinewy hand laid before Audrey a bunch of scarlet columbine