“I hope, my good sir, that you are not exposed to any difficulty on our account,” said George, anxiously. “Fear nothing, George, for therefore are we sent into the world. If we would not meet trouble for a good cause, we were not worthy of our name.” “But, for me,” said George, “I could not bear it.” “Fear not, then, friend George; it is not for thee, but for God and man, we do it,” said Simeon.

