"Yes, my dear sir," said he, "it is but too true; I have it on good authority--a gone church--a lost church--a ruined church--a demolished church is the Church of England.
Toleration to Dissenters! oh, monstrous!" "I suppose," said my host, "that the repeal of the Test Acts will be merely a precursor of the emancipation of the Papists ?" "Of the Catholics," said the Reverend Mr.Platitude.

"Ahem.

There was a time, as I believe you are aware, my dear sir, when I was as much opposed to the emancipation of the Catholics as it was possible for any one to be; but I was prejudiced, my dear sir, labouring under a cloud of most unfortunate prejudice; but I thank my Maker I am so no longer.

I have travelled, as you are aware.

It is only by travelling that one can rub off prejudices; I think you will agree with me there.