I don't think he
thinks like the churches think, exactly, but he don't have any call
to mention creeds and doctrines down here, and he just asks people
plain out what kind of life they're living, not what they believe.
I've been wanting for a long time for you-all to know each other."
"I'd like very much to know him. Ask him to come to see me."
"He don't go to see people unless they need him. I've been wanting
him for weeks to come to supper with Bettina and me, but he's that
busy he hasn't had a night free to do it. When he does have one,
would you mind coming down and taking supper with us instead of my
sending yours up as usual? I'd be awful proud to have you."
"Of course I'll come. I'd love to. Can't you get him for Friday
evening? I have no engagement for Friday--"
"It's this minute I'll try." Mrs. Mundy got up with activity. "You
two were meant to know each other. Both of you have your own way of
doing things, and you'll have a lot to talk about. You'll like him
and he'll like you. I'll let you know if he can come as soon as I
find out.
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