Mr. World and Miss Church-Member - A twentieth century allegory by W. S. (William Shuler) Harris
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farther in the same course that you are now pursuing."
Then did the wicked woman fly into a rage. "You need no more concern yourself about me. I have two eyes--as many as you have. Look to your own future, not mine; at your own steps, and not at another's!" "Come," impatiently spoke Mr. World, as he drew her by the arm, "it is just as I expected; let us get away from this sickly atmosphere." But Miss Church-Member lingered only to see the heedless woman step to the last extreme and sink hopelessly, while her piteous cries for help came too late for any to rescue her. [Illustration: "Let us follow this shining path." hopefully urged Miss Church-Member. But it is too rough and steep for Mr. World.] CHAPTER II. THE BY-PATH. 1. In their journey Mr. World and Miss Church-Member come to the By-Path leading to the King's Highway; on this Miss Church-Member urges Mr. World to travel. He defers so decisive a step and defends his attitude by the use of sophistry. 2. Miss Church-Member, still hoping to win Mr. World to a better path, forsakes the King's Highway and continues in his company. |
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