But as he came down the pulpit steps, the grey-bearded sexton met him, holding up a black glove, which the minister recognized as his own.

• 但是，就在他走下讲坛的阶梯时，那灰胡须的教堂司役上来迎着他。 那人手中举着一只黑手套，牧师认出了是自己的。