“And I a parson's,” said Gregory, with a smile.
Mrs. Shortman looked at him reproachfully.
“Joking apart, Mr. Vigil, it's touch and go with our paper as it is; we really can't afford it. I've had lots of letters lately complaining that we put the cases unnecessarily strongly. Here's one:
“'BOURNEFIELD RECTORY,
“'November 1.
“'DEAR MADAM,
“'While sympathising with your good work, I am afraid I cannot become a subscriber to your paper while it takes its present form, as I do not feel that it is always fit reading for my girls. I cannot think it either wise or right that they should become acquainted with such dreadful aspects of life, however true they may be.
“'I am, dear madam,
“'Respectfully yours,
“'WINIFRED TUDDENHAM.