“What is that body?”
“The Church of Christ—the body of believers.”
“Is that an organised body with ordained ministers and holy sacraments?”
“We do not believe in a paid ministry with special privileges and powers,” said the evangelist. “We believe that every disciple has a right to preach the glorious Gospel.”
“Ah, then you receive no support from any source in this ministry of yours?”
The evangelist hesitated. “I receive no salary, sir.”
“No support?”
“I receive no regular salary,” reiterated the evangelist.
“Do not quibble, sir,” said the Rector sternly. “Do you receive any financial support from any source whatever in your mission about the country?”
“I receive—” began the evangelist.