Lloyd, flushed and laughing, lightly replied: "Oh, there won't be
any trouble, I fancy, in getting a man for the Park Church."

"Not in the least, I assure you," said Brown. "Brown Bros.,
Commission Merchants, etc., etc., will undertake to supply men in
half-dozen lots willing for a consideration to offer themselves upon
the altar of Park Church."

"There's more than willingness necessary, unfortunately, and
besides, lots of men would be willing to go West," answered Lloyd.

"Yes, and lots of men deucedly unwilling, too, from what your old
man there says, not to speak of the young lady, who apparently must
also be willing. Oh! I say, wasn't that a great yarn; and if ever
that chap gets a look at himself from that particular point. of
view, that 'll be the time to buy him."

"Brown, my boy," said The Don solemnly, "your limitations are
obvious. The commercial in you has run to seed."

"That may be, but I can spot a man that knows how to show his goods,
and when that old gentleman set forth the West in those high lights
of his, I tell you what, I almost wished I was a Theologue."

"What a pity you are not," replied The Don thoughtfully, "for
apparently they want strong men." At which the crowd again laughed

"What's the matter with Shock?" suggested someone; "he's a good
strong man." There was a general laugh.