"Brother, these people know you, and your active support will bear
fruit abundantly. Please pass the plate for me, and you shall have
one fourth."

The Holy Deacon did so, and putting the money into his pocket
waited till the congregation was dismissed and said goodnight.

"But the money, brother, the money that you collected!" said the
Itinerant Preacher.

"Nothing is coming to you," was the reply; "the Adversary has
hardened their hearts, and one fourth is all they gave."



A Hasty Settlement



"YOUR Honour," said an Attorney, rising, "what is the present
status of this case - as far as it has gone?"

"I have given a judgment for the residuary legatee under the will,"
said the Court, "put the costs upon the contestants, decided all
questions relating to fees and other charges; and, in short, the
estate in litigation has been settled, with all controversies,
disputes, misunderstandings, and differences of opinion thereunto
appertaining."

"Ah, yes, I see," said the Attorney, thoughtfully, "we are making