The Morris County chronicle. [volume] (Morristown, N.J.) 1877-1915, 1905-06-13

Deacon Brown though evidently
somewhat startled at first BY d result
50 little anticipated, took all this with
his usual ealihness and serenity. He
was very reticent on the subject, as
sorting that he had said nothing that
/ he was not both able and willing to-
prove. when the proper time came to
do SO. His interview with Elder Wake
man was private one. but it was no.
ticeable at its close that the counte-
nance of the later had a serene, almost
smiling aspect. But, as the elder
took no measures to prevent the meet
Ing Of investigation that had been
called, no particular Importance was
attached to this. He did not seem dis
posed to talk much about it, merely
saying that he thought the deacon
ought to have an opportunity to prove
or explain what he had every reason
to believe he had said about him."
The meeting in question was held at
the yestry, which was filed to its ut
most capacity before the two chiefly
interested, Elder Wakeman and Dea-
con Brown entered, and who appeared
to be the least excited ones present.
Mr.. Quimby was there, full of inn
portance, and with an exuItation OF
look and manner only thinly yelled by
the gravity that overspread his counte-
nance. He was standing by the stove,
the centre Of an interested and curious
circle, when the two entered; but he
avoided meeting the eye Of either.
At the motion Of Elder Wakeman,
one of the deacoos called the meeting
to order, briefly explained its object,
the serious nature Of the imputations
under which their pastor rested, and
appealing to Deacon Brown to put a
stop to the talk it had occasioned by
either denying or proving his asser-
ton.
! Rising to his feet, Deacon Brown
looked around upon the excited and
curious faces that were directed to-
ward him.
Behold, brethren, how much mis-
chief the tongue can do! said few
words to one of you, under a pledge of
secrecy, Brother Quimhy?v
Il considered it to be my duty to tell
what you told me" said the individual
addressed, turning very red.
You are to be commended for hav-
ing performed your duty so thorough
"" continued the deacon; "a very
painful duty, as it is easy to see! l
| understand you have said that l told
you Elder Wakeman stole his sermon
from book in my possession; are you
sure that | used the word stole, Broth
err Quimby?"
You said that you had book that
contains every word of it! Where's
the difference, I'd like to know?' was
Mr.. Quimbyis prompt and triumphant
rejoinder.
There might be none at all; and,
again, there might be good DEAL" re-
sponded the deacon
II did use the language ascribed to
me by Mr.. Quilnby," continued Dea-
con Brown, addressing the rest of the
assemblage; emoved thereto by his
evident desire that l should say some
thing to our pastors dlscredit. and
without a thought that it would lead
to all this trouble and excitement. 1
declare, furthermore, that have seen
book containing every word of his
sermon in Elder Wakeman's own Ii
brary. have taken the liberty Of
sending for it, and will offer it as evil
dence as to the truth, Of my state
ment."
Taking ponderous volume from the
hands of his son. who had just entered.
Deacon Brown laid it on the table
before the presiding officer, who, care
fully adjusting his spectacles, opened
it.
Giving one glance at its, outspread
pages, he raised his eyes to the serene
and kindly face opposite.
why this is IA dictionary
Every true" responded Deacon
Brown. ''But you'll find every word
of Elder Wakeman's sermon in it,
If you look long enough.
Il must confess, however" added
the deacon, as soon as the general
laughter and astonishment had sub
sided little. glancing smilingly across
the table at Elder Wakeman, s'that
there are not many that can string
them together so as to form such an
interesting and instructive discourse"
Here the elder and. deacon shook
hands, which was the signal for a
general Misunderstanding, congratulations
and good feeling. No one was dis
satisfied, with the exception of Mr..
Quimby, who, mortified and con-
founded at the unexpected turn af-
fairs had taken, had skunk from the
room.--New York Weekly.