"I thought you looked like one, sir."
"I am going to make an exchange with a clerical brother."
"Yes, sir," returned the young lady, wondering what interest she could be expected to take in this circumstance.
"I always like to get acquainted with young people. I may perhaps have an opportunity of influencing them for good."
"Just so, sir; but I think such advice is better suited for Sunday, don't you?"
"I am accustomed to drop words of counsel in season, and out of season."
"I would rather listen to them when they are in season."
"True! I stand reproved."
The minister took from his pocket a small volume which he opened and began to read.
"This volume," he said, "contains the sermons of the excellent Dr. Hooker. If I had another copy I should be glad to offer it to you."