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Allan Gray, taking Eddy, departed somewhat swiftly by a side-door, just as the expounder of the evening had laid down his argument, which was that the whole human race was naturally doomed to a fate utterly too horrible for description, or even contemplation; that the Deity had in all time and eternity known the fate of each individual; and that there were certain symptoms by which you might know whether or not the Deity had beforehand, apparently for no reason, condemned you to eternal fire or everlasting bliss. Allan Gray and Eddy had heard this much before Allan got Eddy away from his new friends.
When they were in the street, Allan Gray said, "Well, it is cooler here. That fellow would have it hot enough for us, if he had his way."