I was noted for that. It saves a great deal of trouble and it
simplifies everything beautifully. I had always disliked men.
It must have been born in me, because, as far back as I can remember,
an antipathy to men and dogs was one of my strongest characteristics.
I was noted for that. My experiences through life only served
to deepen it. The more I saw of men, the more I liked cats.
So, of course, when the Rev. Allan asked me if I would consent
to take a class in Sunday School, I said no in a fashion
calculated to chasten him wholesomely. If he had sent his wife
the first time, as he did the second, it would have been wiser.
People generally do what Mrs. Allan asks them to do because they
know it saves time.
Mrs. Allan talked smoothly for half an hour before she mentioned
the Sunday School, and paid me several compliments. Mrs. Allan
is famous for her tact. Tact is a faculty for meandering around
to a given point instead of making a bee-line. I have no tact.
I am noted for that. As soon as Mrs. Allan's conversation came
in sight of the Sunday School, I, who knew all along whither it
was tending, said, straight out,
"What class do you want me to teach?"
Mrs. Allan was so surprised that she forgot to be tactful,
and answered plainly for once in her life,
"There are two classes--one of boys and one of girls--needing a teacher.
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