"We are called Dunkers by those not of our communion. We do not use the name."
"There was a church of that sect near Sharpsburg."
"It is our church."
"They seemed to be German. You have no accent."
"It was said to be the reason I was chosen—the speaking freely the language. It was said at the Session."
"Very well."
He dropped his eyes to the tract in his hand.
Gard remained placid, persistent.
"It was said a permission might be written."
"Very well."