THE MAN TALKATIVE
Now I saw in my dream that Christian had come safely out of the dark valley, and was singing on his way. And as he came to the brow of a hill, whom should he see before him but his old friend Faithful?
"Ho! ho! soho!" he cried. "Wait and I will be your companion."
Faithful looked behind him, but walked on.
"Wait! wait till I come up with you," again called Christian.
But Faithful answered, "I must not tarry; for my errand is pressing."
Then Christian ran with what speed he could, and not only overtook Faithful but passed by him. Then he looked back and laughed.
"You wouldn't wait, and so I am ahead of you."
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