"This is really kind!" he exclaimed.

"And it will be of the greatest help, for I've been sent for to a neighbouring parish unexpectedly, and I'm afraid that I can't stop and help you." As the little party passed through into the church, more than one of them was impressed by its lofty beauty.

Indeed, the word which rose to both Sir Lyon's and Donnington's lips was the word "impressive." Neither of them had ever seen so impressive a country church.
When lifted from the donkey-cart the little heap of holly and other greenery looked pitifully small lying on the stone floor of the central aisle; and though everyone worked with a will, there wasn't very much to show for it when Mr.Tapster declared, in a cross tone, that it must be getting near tea-time.
"It's much more nearly finished than any of you realize," said Bubbles good-humouredly.

"I've done this sort of thing every year since I was quite a kid.

Bill and I will come down after tea and finish it up.