He had been in much bigger churches than this one, while abroad during his seagoing years.

He knew that his clothes were not fashionably cut, and that, to the people about him, he must appear odd and, perhaps, even ridiculous.

But he remembered how odd certain city people appeared while summering at South Denboro.
Recollections of pointed comments made by boatmen who had taken these summer sojourners on fishing excursions came to his mind.

Well, he had one advantage over such people, at any rate, he knew when he was ridiculous, and they apparently did not.
So, saved from humiliation by his sense of humor, he looked about him with interest.

When the procession of choir boys came up the aisle, and Mrs.Dunn explained in a condescending whisper what they were, his answer surprised her a trifle.