Brearley notices Brownson's interview with astonishment, for if he was sincere, he has been shamefully imposed on by some one. Brearley has taken these higher degrees, is a 32nd degree mason and a Knight Templar, and he assures Brownson that he is not only in the wrong but that masonry emphatically and repeatedly affirms instead of denies the existence of God and its teachings are essentially Christian. In France there has been a slight departure from this rule, and the masonry of the rest of the world has therefore withdrawn from that of France on that account Brownson's own good reputation is such that Brearley thinks he would want to correct his error. :: III-3-d A.L.S. 1p. 8vo.