The woman did so, whereupon Jones said—
Now turn around and let this audience see the best-looking woman in the country.
After taking her seat, the revivalist addressed the men—
Now I want all the men in this crowd who have not spoken a harsh word or harbored an unkind thought toward their wives for a month past to stand up.
Twenty-seven great big strapping fellows hopped out of the audience with all the alacrity of champagne corks.
Come forward and give me your hands, my dear boys.
Jones gave each one a vigorous shake, after which he ranged all of them side by side in front of the pulpit and facing the audience. He looked them over carefully and solemnly, and then, turning around to the audience, he said—
I want you all to take a good look at the twenty-seven biggest liars in the State of Tennessee.