human
Put a notice in the post office, advised Guy, comfortably crossing his legs and grinning at his father,
gpt
She's captain, said he.
human
If she wants to play with the old meeting-house, play she shall--so long as she doesn't ask me to preach the sermon.
gpt
You old dear! murmured Nan, jumping up to stand behind his chair, her two pretty arms encircling his stout neck from the rear.
human
You _could_ preach a better sermon than lots of ministers, if you are only an upright old bank cashier.
gpt
Doubtless, Nancy, doubtless, murmured Sam, pleasantly.
human
But as it will take the wisdom of a Solomon, the tact of a Paul, and the eloquence of the Almighty Himself to preach a sermon on the present occasion that will divert the Tomlinsons and the Frasers, the Hills and the Pollocks from glaring at each other across the pews, I don't think I'll apply for the job. Let Billy Sewall tackle it. There's one thing about it--if they get to fighting in the aisles Billy'll leap down from the pulpit, roll up his sleeves, and pull the combatants apart. A virile religion is Billy's, and I rather think he's the man for the hour.
gpt
Hi, there, Ol--why not get something doing with that hammer? Don't you see the edge of that pulpit stair-carpeting is all frazzled? The preacher'll catch his toes in it, and then where'll his ecclesiastical dignity be?