The Great Experience (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 Excerpt: ...she held dear Mrs. Catt proceeded boldly. She told of her trip to Ephraim, the sin that she had found there, and the awful conditions of the wives and mothers and daughters. Betty could stand it no longer. Rising from her seat, she approached the lecturer. "How dare you tell these lies? My mother housed you and helped you--for what? To have you come East and lie about us. Shame Shame on youl How can you be so wicked " There was a murmur of disapproval throughout the audience. A man arose importantly. "As a member of this congregation, I would kindly ask that this girl leave the church. She has disturbed a public meeting " Dr. McLeod arose quietly. "This is most unfortunate, Miss Emmit. You have embarrassed your friends, who would have been fair to you." Edith quietly left her seat and approached Betty. Dell followed. "Come," said Edith, lovingly putting her arm about Betty's trembling form, and leading her out before the astonished audience. "Edith Esterbrook What next will she do?" thought each one, with a feeling of tolerance or scorn, according to their like and dislike of this strange girl, so socially well-known. "I think, Betty, you'll have to apologize to Dr. McLeod," said President Gladder kindly. "But should I sit and hear my dear Ephraim spoken so vilely of, and never say a word?" asked Betty surprised. "Dear girl, I understand just exactly how you felt. And what you did, was prompted by the best of feelings. But, my dear, you are too impulsive, you must hold your feelings in with a tight rein, and let them go at the right time. You broke into a public meeting. That is not right, you know. Suppose you had waited; can't you see the good that you might have done in your le...