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"But you mustn't want to reach him. He's really a well-meaning man, and
if you ask your clergyman--for I believe you go to Dr. Purple's
church?--you'll find he's very charitable and generous with his money."
Peter smiled curiously. "Distributing money made that way is not much of
a charity."
"He didn't know," said the lawyer. Then catching a look which came into
Peter's face, he instantly added, "at least, he had no idea it was that
bad. He tells me that he hadn't been inside those cow-sheds for four
years."
"Come and see me to-morrow," said Peter.
After Dummer had gone, Peter walked uptown, and saw his clergyman.
"Yes," he was told, "Mr. Bohlmann has always stood high in the church,
and has been liberal and sensible with his money. I can't tell you how
this whole thing has surprised and grieved me, Mr. Stirling. It must be
terrible for his wife. His daughters, too, are such nice sweet girls.
You've probably noticed them in church?"
"No," Peter had not noticed them.


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