He went so far as to doubt my being a Christian! And it was of
no use telling him I followed our Lord's example more strictly by
drinking wine than he did by abstaining from it. He used his influence
with Sophy to persuade her to suggest the same thing, that I would keep
it altogether out of her sight at all times; but she soon saw how
impossible it was for a person of my station and responsibility to do
such a thing. I told her it was putting total abstinence above
religion."
"Did Sophy think that would save her?" asked Mr. Chantrey.
"She had a fancy it would," answered Mrs. Bolton, "but only because Mr.
Warden put it into her head. She was quite reasonable about it, poor
girl! I proved to her that our Lord did not do it, nor some of the best
Christians that ever lived; and she was quite convinced. Even Ann
Holland was troublesome about it, begging me to do all kinds of
extraordinary things--to have Charlie here was one of them, as if that
could cure her--but I soon made her understand her position and mine. I
am sure nobody can be more anxious than I am to do what is right.
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