"He doesn't expect to be saved by keeping the moral law."

"There'll be a poor chance for him, in my opinion, if he's judged
finally by that code."

"You don't seem to have a very high opinion of our friend Rowley?"

"I own that. I used to go to church; but his pious face was ever
before me, and his psalm-singing ever in my ears. Was it possible to
look at him and not think of his grasping, selfish, overreaching
conduct in all his business transactions through the week? No, it
was not possible for me. And so, in disgust, I gave up my pew, and
haven't been to church since."

The next man whom Gregory met he made the repository of what Lane
had said about Rowley. This person happened to be a member of the
church, and felt scandalized by the remarks. After a little
reflection he concluded to inform Mr. Rowley of the free manner in
which Mr. Lane had spoken of him.

"Called me a hypocrite!" exclaimed the indignant Mr. Rowley, as soon
as he was advised of the free manner in which Mr. Lane had talked
about him.

"So I understand. Gregory was my informant."

Mr. Gregory was called upon, and confirmed the statement. Rowley was
highly indignant, and while the heat of his anger was upon him,
called at the store of Mr. Lane, in company with two members of his
church, who were not at all familiar with his business character,