" Voltaire's diabolic disappearance continued,
therefore, to be one of Mr. Broad's most striking effects.)--This was
a subject of great delicacy. They knew how closely related he was to
Brother Allen through that dear saint now in glory. He did not--he
could not--(Mr. Broad seemed to be affected)--allude in any detail to
what had happened; but still it was his duty to point out that Mr.
George Allen had been in constant intercourse with a female in an
infidel family--yes, before his wife's death he had been seen with
her ALONE! ALONE with an infidel female! He only hoped that the
knowledge of this fact did not accelerate the departure of his
blessed daughter--daughter in the flesh and daughter in Christ. He
could not measure the extent of that intercourse; the Searcher of
hearts alone could do that, save the parties concerned; but, of
course, as she was an unbeliever, they must fear the worst. For
himself, he had felt that this was the root of everything. They
would judge for themselves how fervently he must have appealed to the
Mercy-seat, considering his position and relationship with his dear
brother, before he had seen his way to take the present course; but
at last God had revealed Himself to him, and he now committed the
case to them.
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