The Black Robe

Chapter 13

FATHER BENWELL'S CORRESPONDENCE.

_Arthur Penrose to Father Benwell._

REVEREND AND DEAR FATHER--When I last had the honor of seeing you,

I received your instructions to report, by letter, the result of my

conversations on religion with Mr. Romayne.

As events have turned out, it is needless to occupy your time by

dwelling at any length on this subject, in writing. Mr. Romayne has been

strongly impressed by the excellent books which I have introduced to his

notice. He raises certain objections, which I have done my best to meet;

and he promises to consider my arguments with his closest attention,

in the time to come. I am happier in the hope of restoring his

mental tranquillity--in other and worthier words, of effecting his

conversion--than I can tell you in any words of mine. I r