“Yes, sir.”
“Will you be good enough to make an announcement for me to lecture in your city next week?”
“Well, I don’t know. Our people are not good lecture-goers.”
“Why, don’t you think I can have a good house?”
“That depends upon circumstances.”
“What circumstances? My object is to do good.”
“What subject do you propose to lecture on?” I asked.
“Various subjects; but especially treating of the construction and functions of the human body, the laws of physiology and hygiene.”
“You may possibly do some good by lecturing on such subjects,” said I, “and as we both are trying to do good, but in different ways, possibly if you will help me I may be able to help you.”
By this time, of course, we had the eager attention of all present.