why I came, though I had another call to make."

"You're having trouble?"

"Plenty of it. I've had another visit from the police, though that's
not a very important matter; and Mrs. Nelson's action has raised a
storm of indignation. It would be useless to move any further against
the Sachem. Even this is not the worst. Our people are split up by
disagreements; I've been taken to task; my staunchest supporters are
falling away."

"They'll rally," said George. "Leave those who haven't the courage to
do so alone; you're better rid of them. I suppose it's apt to make a
difference in your finances."

The clergyman colored.

"That's true, though it's hard to own. It subjects one to a strong
temptation. After all, we're expected to keep our churches full--it's
necessary."

"The road to success," Edgar remarked, "is comparatively easy. Always
proclaim the popular view, but be a little more emphatic and go a
little farther than the rest. Then they'll think you a genius and make
haste to follow your lead."

Hardie looked at him quietly.

"There's another way, Mr. West, and the gate of it is narrow. I think
it seldom leads to worldly fame." He paused and sighed. "It needs