human
Really, Father, don't you think Mr. McGowan would look out of place as a lightning-rod, even on Little River Church?
gpt
I was speaking figuratively, my dear, he replied, somewhat crestfallen that his reference should be thus irreverently treated.
human
The boys in that club are a reckless lot, and they are doing the work--er--of the devil. They must be brought to repentance.
gpt
I don't think that is fair, Father. The church is not wholly without blame for what those boys have done, declared Elizabeth emphatically.
human
What did we do to keep them from going out and organizing as they have?
gpt
No doubt we did make mistakes in the beginning, but our errors do not atone for their sins.
human
But, Father----
gpt
There, Beth, never mind. We can never agree on that point, and we should not entangle Mr. McGowan in our differences. I only hope he will do all in his power to make them see the sinfulness of their ways.