"Yes," said Amy, "I am so glad. The church needs such young men, I think."
"He is quite a shrewd fellow, isn't he?" continued her father.
"He's very intelligent, I'm sure. You know it was he who proposed the plan for our new institution, and Mr. Wicks and Brother Cameron think it is very fine."
"Does he use good language in his conversation?"
"Oh yes sir, indeed. He is a very interesting talker. He has traveled so much, and read almost everything. I tell him I think he ought to preach."
"Hum. And will he, do you think?"
"He said he would if he were convinced it was his work."
"Where did he live before he came here?"
"Oh, he has lived in nearly all the big cities. He was in Kansas City last."
"And what did his father do?"