Sentence:  And, I do not know that I should be fond of preaching often; now and then, perhaps, once or twice in the spring, after being anxiously expected for half a dozen Sundays together; but not for a <WSD>constancy</WSD>; it would not do for a <WSD>constancy</WSD>. 
Meaning of the word marked with <WSD> tags:  The quality of being constant; steadiness or faithfulness in action, affections, purpose, etc.