Philip's part in that night's event had added to his reputation and his popularity with the men.

They admired his courage and his grit.

Most of them were ashamed of the whole affair, especially after they had sobered down and it had been proved that Mr.Winter had not touched the man.

So Philip was welcomed with applause as he came out on the little platform and looked over the crowded room, seeing many faces there that had glared at him in the mob a week before.

And yet his heart told him he loved these men, and his reason told him that it was the sinner and the unconverted that God loved.