"Well, gentlemen, the duties of elders have never been very clearly defined in the church. But latterly they have settled down to this. The younger elder is to brush down and harness the pastor's horse when he wishes to ride out, and the elder is to accompany him, when he goes out of town, and pay his bills. I should be glad to have you appointed."
Uriah gave a gasp, and said: "Hello! It looks as if there was a shower coming up, and my hay's out. Good-by, Mr. Hancock; we'll see you another day."
The bishop looked after them, as they walked away, and turned round with a twinkle in his eye. Seeing us laughing, he laughed too, and said:—
NO ELDERS IN MR. HANCOCK'S DAY
"I don't believe we shall have any elders in Lexington, boys. At least, not in my day."
CHAPTER III
IN WHICH ARE DETAILS OF A GREAT FOX HUNT