Mr B.: Well, I hold opinions some of which are similar to those held by Dean Stanley, Mr J. S. Mill, and others.
Mr. S.: Without putting it unfairly, you hold extreme opinions?
Mr B.: I hold opinions held by a great many of the first men in Europe.
Mr S.: And I suppose, as you have refused, I must not ask you any question as to the contents of this National Reformer (holding one in his hand). May I ask if you think Christianity has a ludicrous aspect?
Mr B.: You may ask, but I shall not answer the question.
Mr S.: Do you know a work called "The Ludicrous Aspects of Christianity"? Is it in your library?
Mr B.: It is not in my library.
Mr S.: Then you think that Christianity has a ludicrous aspect?
Mr B.: I cannot answer that.
Mr S.: At all events, under your eloquent handling, I believe Christianity has been made to assume ridiculous aspects?