Rose In Bloom - Chapter 19

Two days after Christmas a young man of serious aspect might have been seen entering one of the large churches at L - - . Being shown to a seat, he joined in the services with praiseworthy devotion, especially the music, to which he listened with such evident pleasure that a gentleman who sat nearby felt moved to address this appreciative ¹ stranger after church., ,"Fine sermon today. Ever heard our minister before, sir?" he began, as they went down the aisle ² together among the last, for the young man had lingered as if admiring the ancient building., ,"Very fine. No, sir, I have never had that pleasure. I've often wished to see this old place, and am not at all disappointed. Your choir ³, too, is unusually good," answered the stranger, glancing up at several bonnets ⁴ bobbing about behind the half-drawn curtains above., , ,"Who is the contralto? That solo was beautifully sung," observed the younger man, pausing to read a tablet on the wall., ,"That is Miss Moore. Been here about a year, and is universally admired. Excellent young lady couldn't do without her. Sings superbly in oratorios ⁸. Ever heard her?", ,We are very appreciative of their support in this respect.我们十分感谢他们在这方面的支持。,The aisle was crammed with people.过道上挤满了人 。