Doesn't Mr.
Allan preach magnificent sermons?
Mrs.Lynde says he is improving every day and the first thing we know some city church will gobble him up and then we'll be left and have to turn to and break in another green preacher.

But I don't see the use of meeting trouble halfway, do you, Marilla?
I think it would be better just to enjoy Mr.Allan while we have him.

If I were a man I think I'd be a minister.

They can have such an influence for good, if their theology is sound; and it must be thrilling to preach splendid sermons and stir your hearers' hearts.

Why can't women be ministers, Marilla?
I asked Mrs.Lynde that and she was shocked and said it would be a scandalous thing.