"I have been reading to-day of the two thousand who were ejected from their churches,"--continued Mr. Hale, smiling faintly,--"trying to steal some of their bravery; but it is of no use--no use--I cannot help feeling it acutely."

'I have been reading today of the two thousand who were ejected from their churches,' continued Mr. Hale, smiling faintly, 'trying to steal some of their bravery; but I cannot help feeling it acutely.'
