But there were little groups
gathering here and there, talking about the debate. Peter Newby was
rapidly losing his prestige. Most of the people took sides and enjoyed
the conflict, while a few were interested in finding the truth.
CHAPTER FIVE
THE SCHOOLHOUSE DEBATES (concluded)
The dust was wiped from more Bibles in the community around Fairmount
School following the debates between Peter Newby and Robert Davis than
for many a day. Even old Mr. Stephenson, who was the most indifferent
to the claims of religion, hunted a Bible, and declared he was going
to find out which one was right, Newby or Davis. Charley Moss, a
goodhearted, but wild, wicked fellow, became interested also. He
bought his first New Testament and dedicated himself to the task of
reading it through. "I must find out," said he, "what this young man
Davis is talking about. His religion seems to be the real thing."
The next prayer meeting night found the house packed to the limit.
Conjectures and opinions as to how the debate would go were passed
back and forth.
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