“Mr. M. then asked if the resurrection was brought to view in those verses.
“The man looked at them for a while, and said he did not know that it was.
“Mr. M. asked him if he would tell what they did mean.
“He said he did not choose to do so.
“‘Oh! very well,’ said Mr. M.; ‘we have nothing more to say together; for I did not agree to convince you, if you would not answer a few questions.’
“The elderly minister then asked him why he would not answer.
“‘Because I do not choose to do so.’
“‘Why,’ said the old gentleman, ‘I should have no objection to answering that question. It does refer to the resurrection.’
“‘Well, father,’ said Mr. M., ‘I perceive you are an honest man. I will, if you please, ask you a few questions.’
“The old gentleman said he would answer them if he could.