But, seriously, there were objections to every one of them.

Religion was a great obstacle.

The churches of Thorbury are not designed for the consciences of city servants.

There was no Lutheran Church for the Swedes; and the fact that the Catholic Church was a mile from our house, with no street-cars, settled the question for most of them.

The truth is, none of them wanted to come into the country, unless they could get near Newport or some other suitable summer resort." "But there was that funny old body in a shawl," said Dora, "who made no objections to churches, or anything else in fact, as soon as she found out your husband wasn't in trade." "True," replied Mrs.Tolbridge; "she didn't object, but she was objectionable." Miss Panney was beginning to fasten her wrap about her.