Luke's wife

by Evelyn R. Garratt

[CHAPTER XVI.]

THE CHURCH COUNCIL.

"I know you won't give way," said Rachel, as she helped her husband into his coat.

Luke did not answer at once.

"If you remain firm this time you will find it easier the next."

"I don't intend to give way," said Luke gravely. "It would be fatal."

"Yes, and you would never forgive yourself." Luke buttoned up his coat and looked at his wife.

"We should hear the same excuse that that old woman gave for not attending her Parish Church," he said smiling.

"What was that?"