Chapter 5

Reckless Fancies.-- The "Cursed Church Interests."-- Bland's "little Bird" becomes a busy Bird.-- Merges into a great Raven of the Night.-- Gathers together Valuables.-- And while a folded Handkerchief lies across the Clergyman's Face, steals away into the Storm and the Night.-- Gone!-- "Are ye all dead in there?"-- Drifting together.-- "Don't give the Gal that Ticket!"-- A great-hearted Man.-- The Rev. Bland officiates at a Wedding.-- Competence and Contentment. 39