He was perplexed, but none the less determined to bring about his desires.
To facilitate his purpose, he informed the treasurer of the parish that he should reduce by one-half his subscription to the parish expenses.
“Why is this, Deacon Crane?” asked the treasurer. “Are you getting poor?”
“No, Brother Jones; but I ain’t exactly satisfied with our pastor.”
“Why not?”
“I don’t seem to get much spiritooal refreshment from his sermons.”
“The rest of the congregation do, and they are to be considered.”
The deacon had nothing to say in reply, but he stayed at home the next Sunday.
One reason for his dissatisfaction came from a letter he had received from his clerical relative, asking for the loan of one hundred dollars.
“I can’t lend you the money,” he replied; “but if I can get the parish to dismiss Mr. Fenwick, I will try to get you in his place.”