If Divine Service was at all grotesque or disorderly, it would largely defeat its own object.

So I have been deputed to see you, Mr.
Brand, and to suggest to you that here is a body of men--reckon it as at least twenty-five--who have had special experience in this kind of thing, and are perfectly ready to put themselves at the disposal of the Government." Oliver could not resist a faint flicker of a smile at the corner of his mouth.

It was a very grim bit of irony, he thought, but it seemed sensible enough.
"I quite understand, Mr.Francis.It seems a very reasonable suggestion.
But I do not think I am the proper person.

Mr.Snowford---" "Yes, yes, sir, I know.

But your speech the other day inspired us all.
You said exactly what was in all our hearts--that the world could not live without worship; and that now that God was found at last---" Oliver waved his hand.