How did Dr. Bishop respond to the plan?

The Bishop likes the plan. He too feels that he has been living life too comfortably and needs get back to doing Christ's work in the harsher parts of the city.

"Edward, I do not need to say that you have expressed my feelings also. I have been in a similar position for years. My life has been one of comparative luxury. I do not, of course, mean to say that I have not had trials and discouragements and burdens in my church ministry. But I cannot say that I have suffered any for Jesus. That verse in Peter constantly haunts me: 'Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example that ye should follow His steps.' I have lived in luxury.