He wondered why he had not seen more of the man whose courage and faith he himself had dimly recognized at their first meeting, and determined to cultivate his acquaintance at once.

Long ago he had promised Kitty to do so.

He would keep that promise by timing his visit so as to reach St.
Barnabas's when the service was over.

The balance of the evening could then be spent with the father.
He glanced at his watch and a glow of satisfaction spread over his face as he noted the hour.

Kitty would be up, and he would have the opportunity of delighting her with the details of the tribute Murford had paid her beloved priest.