EVERY man whose good opinion is worth having, respects the antagonist who has the courage to declare his convictions. The fact is illustrated by an anecdote told of George Moore, the English merchant and philanthropist. Mr. Moore was a religious man whose Christianity was a part of himself, and went wherever he went. He loved the Bible, and was not ashamed to avow his faith in it as God's word. He was dining at a friend's house, when one of the guests, a gentleman of "advanced thought," ventured to say, "Surely there is no one here so antiquated as to believe in the inspiration of the Scriptures?" "Yes, I do," said George Moore, speaking up promptly from the other side of the table, "and I should be very much ashamed of myself if I did not." Silence followed, and the gentleman did not pursue the subject. In a few minutes the ladies went to the drawing-room, and the gentleman followed. "Can you tell me," asked the skeptic of a lady, "who is the gentleman who so promptly answered my inquiry in the dining-room?" English etiquette does not permit the introduction of the guests. "Oh yes; he is my husband, Mr. George Moore," answered the lady, in a tone which indicated that she was proud of him. "I am sorry," continued the gentleman, "you have told me that so soon, for I wished to say that I have never been so struck with the religious sincerity of any one. I shall never forget it."—Youth's Companion.