"Why, the work, of course. You said it would be a hard job."
"O, they mean to open the campaign next Sunday in Martindale, and the bishop is to preach the first sermon. After that, Rev. Mr. Murdock will do most of the preaching. He is secretary of the Hospital Association, you know."
"Is the bishop to preach in our church?"
"Yes."
"And take up a collection?"
"A subscription one."
"And I won't be there! Why couldn't they wait till I got home?"
"They must begin at once, dear, if they hope to raise such a great sum before Conference."
"What's the difference between a collection and a perscription?"