3/34 But I believe it is practically certain, is it not ?--that Divine Worship is to be restored throughout the kingdom ?" Oliver smiled. "The bill has been read for the third time, and, as you know, the President is to speak upon it this evening." "He will not veto it ?" "We suppose not. He has assented to it in Germany." "Just so," said Mr.Francis. "And if he assents here, I suppose it will become law immediately." Oliver leaned over this table, and drew out the green paper that contained the Bill. "Well, it becomes law at once; and the first feast will be observed on the first of October. |