We are simple, as they revere simple--look at Comrade Witherspoon.

We are modest, as they were modest--look at me.

We are merciful--" "No, no!" called out Mr.Witherspoon with the velvet jacket.
"I say we are merciful," repeated Gregory furiously, "as the early Christians were merciful.

Yet this did not prevent their being accused of eating human flesh.

We do not eat human flesh--" "Shame!" cried Witherspoon.