"He didn't say a word about the Dows."
"But about trying again, he did. O Maria, I've thought a great many times of that Dows' house."
"So have I," said Maria; "what fools we were."
"Why?"
"Why, because it was no use."
"Mr. Richmond doesn't think so."
"He's welcome to go and try for himself. I am not going again."
"What is the matter, Maria?"
"Nothing is the matter."
"But, Maria, ever since you joined the Band, I cannot remember once seeing you 'buy up opportunities.' If you loved Jesus, I think you would."