But most people are willing
to do their part if they only understand it. The trouble is in
knowing how to go about things in the right way--the wise way. Women
have had to stumble so long--
"They're natural stumblers--women are. That is, some of 'em.
They're afraid to look where they're going. I don't like to lose
heart in anything human, but I get low down in spirit when I see how
don't-care so many women are. They're blind as bats when they don't
want to see, and they've got a mighty satisfying way of soothing of
themselves by saying some things ain't their business. That's
devil's dope. Generally women who talk that way are the ones who
call the most attention to the faults and failings of men.
Considering men are men, I think they do wonderful. Mr. Guard says
if women keep silent much longer the very stones will cry out."
"Mr. Guard? Is he the one you call the people's preacher?"
Mrs. Mundy nodded. "He preaches to them what won't go in a church.
I reckon you've seen something about him in the papers. He used to
have a church in a big city, but he gave it up.
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