Eh, what do you think?
MANSON. I think that should depend upon the obligations; and then,
of course, the sacredness might count for something.
BISHOP. Yes, yes, we've discussed all that. But bringing it down
to a _practical_ basis: how much could we manage with?
MANSON. What do you say to--everything you have?
BISHOP. My dear sir, I'm not talking about myself!
MANSON. Well--everything the others have?
BISHOP. My dear sir, they're not fools! Do discuss the matter
like a man of the world!
MANSON. _God's not watching: let's give as little, and grab as
much as we can_!
BISHOP. Ssh! My dear brother! Remember who's present! [He
glances toward Robert.] However . . . [Coughs.] We will return to
this later. I begin to understand you.
ROBERT. Yus: you think you do!
BISHOP. At the same time, I do think we ought to come to some
general understanding; we must count the cost. Now, from all
accounts, you have had some experience of church-building out in
India--not that I think the extravagance for which you are credited
would be either possible or desirable in this country--oh, no!
Thank God, we know how to worship in spirit and in truth, without
the aid of expensive buildings! However, I should like to hear
your views.
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