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flock there only ladies are first seated. While I with many gentlemen was patiently waiting in the corridor some one pulled at my right arm. Looking I met a kind noble face, white streaming hair, a brown straw hat, and a pleasant voice which said -"would you like a seat sir?"- "I should like one very much sir" was my reply. And following after my new friend who shuffled rapidly up the aisle I was quickly seated in one of the best situated pews of the church.

          After being fairly seated I turned 

to the gentleman & said "may I ask