Hubber is nominally the leader, but he knows little of music." Mr.Euston gave a sorry little laugh.

"It's trying enough," he said, "one Sunday with another, but on Christmas and Easter, when my people make an unusual effort, and attempt the impossible, it is something deplorable." John could not forbear a little laugh.

"I should think it must be pretty trying," he said.
"It is simply corroding," declared Mr.Euston.
They sat for a while smoking in silence, the contemplation of his woes having apparently driven other topics from the mind of the harassed clergyman.

At last he said, turning to our friend: "I have heard your voice in church." "Yes ?" "And I noticed that you sang not only the hymns but the chants, and in a way to suggest the idea that you have had experience and training.

I did not come here for the purpose," said Mr.Euston, after waiting a moment for John to speak, "though I confess the idea has occurred to me before, but it was suggested again by the sight of your piano and music.