It will result in splitting our church.

You see if it isn't so.

There are scores of people in the church who are so situated that they can't take such a pledge and keep it.

I am one of them," added Mrs.Delano as she went out with Rose.
When Rose reached home, her father was standing in his usual attitude before the open fireplace, smoking a cigar.
"Where is Felicia ?" he asked as Rose came in.
"She stayed to an after-meeting," replied Rose shortly.

She threw off her wraps and was going upstairs when Mr.Sterling called after her.
"An after-meeting?
What do you mean ?" "Dr.Bruce asked the church to take the Raymond pledge." Mr.Sterling took his cigar out of his mouth and twirled it nervously between his fingers.
"I didn't expect that of Dr.Bruce.Did many of the members stay ?" "I don't know.