I somewhat hesitated for an answer.
“It was certainly a great effort,” said the gentleman, observing my embarrassment.
“But is he not a charming preacher?—I mean, is not his style beautiful?” demanded the girl.
“It is glorious, glorious, glorious!” echoed the women.
“And the doctor is not only one of our greatest preachers, but also one of our first literary characters,” resumed the young lady. “He has written an excellent sermon against General Jackson, and a most glorious article against Napoleon in the North American Review.”
“Is he also a politician?” demanded I.
“Yes, sir, and a most glorious one; he wrote against the tariff, and of late also against slavery.”
“Why did he not write sooner against it?”
“Because he waited for the proper time, just after the subject had been taken up in England.”
“Are you an abolitionist, Miss ***?”