She said there might be female ministers in the States and she believed there was, but thank goodness we hadn't got to that stage in Canada yet and she hoped we never would.

But I don't see why.

I think women would make splendid ministers.

When there is a social to be got up or a church tea or anything else to raise money the women have to turn to and do the work.
I'm sure Mrs.Lynde can pray every bit as well as Superintendent Bell and I've no doubt she could preach too with a little practice." "Yes, I believe she could," said Marilla dryly.

"She does plenty of unofficial preaching as it is.