"A few, as I suppose there are a few in Kansas City. I joined the 'Mormon' Church in Chicago, but I was converted in Utah."
"You have been to Utah, then?"
"O, yes; I spent some time there and got very well acquainted with the people; and they are a good people, I tell you, sir. I know—"
"Yes, well, Mr.——, Lucy did tell me your name, but I have forgotten it."
"My name is Lawrence—Chester Lawrence."
The minister had arisen as if about to go, but he now sat down again. Chester did not understand the strange twitching of the minister's lips or the pallor of his face. What had he said or done to agitate the man so much?
"Chester Lawrence!" repeated Mr. Strong under his breath.
"You have never met me before, have you? Perhaps—"
"No; I have never met you before. No, no; of course not. There was just something come over me. I'm not very well, and I suppose I—"
He stopped, as if he lacked words.