‘A very terrible story.’
‘So you see that it is impossible for me to remain here. I cannot meet mother after what has happened. You must take me to the convent to- night. Say that you will, Father White.’
‘Have you not thought, my child, that it may be your duty to remain here as mediator, as peace-maker?’
‘Father has promised me that he will never raise his hand to mother again. I made him understand that it was by gentleness and patience she must be won back.’
‘All the more reason that you should remain here to watch and encourage the good work you have begun.’
‘But, Father White, I feel that I have done all that I can do…. My prayers must do the rest.’
‘But your presence in this house would be an influence for good, and would check again, as it did to-day, these unhappy outbursts
