The western man had not intended to make a stay at the little home hostelry where he was quartered, and where he had became so thoroughly ingratiated all at once. His mission required a frequent "change of base" and constant action; but he realized that nothing was occurring which was so greatly at variance with his general purpose as to materially change it, and that, a nucleus for possible future engagements having been established, he might as well remain where he was until called elsewhere. Already he was on the best of terms with all, even with the "colored citizen," and he was disposed to make himself entirely at home, as all hands were willing to have him do. The time for the adjourned meeting on the veranda came and not only was a quorum present, but all of the party were there, besides two or three neighbors who had learned something of what was taking place. After a few formalities had been engaged in, the discussion was opened by Durant suggesting to Fitzallen that it was a little singular that two men believing in, and upholding, the same good book should find anything to dispute about; such things did happen, however, and perhaps it was as well, since by free discussion error was eradicated and truth made plain. The preacher then asked a question which must seem to the reader to have been too long delayed--"May I ask of what church you are a member?" "Certainly," said the westerner; "but before answering, will you tell me what church edifice that is to the east of us?" "That is the Wesleyan church." "And the one a short distance below here?" "That is the Episcopalian." "What other churches are there in this place?" "Oh, there are the Baptist, the Catholic chapel, and the quarters of the Salvation Army, so called." "Is that all?" "Yes, I believe so, and I think enough, unless we have omitted naming yours." "You certainly have, for the church of which I am a member you have failed to mention at all." "Indeed? And what is it?" "The Church of Jesus Christ, sir. Don't you think it would be well if He also had a church in your midst?" "Why, my friend, they all belong to Him." "Is it possible? I certainly have no recollection of hearing you even mention His name in connection with any of them." "You may not have heard His name, but they are all, yes, even the parading and noise-making Salvation Army, engaged in His service." "Then why not bear His name?" "It is a case in which the name need not be connected with the object, and still the service rendered and the objects aimed at are all for Him, as certainly all who engage in the calling of Christianity believe, and as those who practice in the ministry instruct." "Let us see how this is. Your church members believe in the Lord Jesus, accept the word of God as an exposition of His principles, as well as a command to them, and the ministers instruct them accordingly. Is that so?" "It is."