An interesting little story, but too short to have a satisfactory ending. George Silverman gives his little life story, from his childhood in the slums to his education, his ordination, and short clerical career.

He meets a beautiful woman; but convinced of his own unworthiness, he persuades her to fall in love with another man, with a more illustrious background.

Throughout the story, there is an emphasis on suppressing one’s own worldly inclination to selfishness, deceit, or greediness. George makes every effort at self improvement, until he has a reputation for kindness, generosity, and innocence. But then he is accused of a heinous deceit and discovers who his true friends are, and who will stand by him when he is falsely maligned.

I wish that the ending were better organized, with a more satisfactory conclusion. Otherwise, this is a touching little story!