Two days after Christmas a young man of serious aspect might have been seen entering one of the large churches at L----.

Being shown to a seat, he joined in the services with praiseworthy devotion, especially the music, to which he listened with such evident pleasure that a gentleman who sat nearby felt moved to address this appreciative stranger after church.
"Fine sermon today.

Ever heard our minister before, sir ?" he began, as they went down the aisle together among the last, for the young man had lingered as if admiring the ancient building.
"Very fine.

No, sir, I have never had that pleasure.

I've often wished to see this old place, and am not at all disappointed.