You meant that, didn't you ?" "Something like that," said Peter; "but as far as the clergy are concerned, I still think the Bishops ought to pick their men." "Yes, yes, of course," said Mr.Lessing, stretching himself a bit.

"But I don't think the clergy could be much use over there.

As the Canon said, there will be plenty to do at home.

In any case it would be no use rushing the Bishops.

Let them see what's needed, and then let them choose their men, eh?
A man like London's sure to be in the know.