So are the mass and the candles and choir-boys and the rest of the outfit, all very well in their way, for Sundays and fast-days, but just so much stage scenery to me, though its heaven to the poor devils who get color and music and restful quiet in contrast to their barren homes.

But praying before the altar is only one-quarter of what these priests are doing every hour of the day and night.

It's part of my business to follow them around, and I know.

Hand me a light, Tim, my pipe's out." Felix, being nearest the box, struck a match and held it close to Silas's bowl, a cloud of smoke rising between them.

When it had cleared, O'Day remarked quietly: "Don't stop, Mr.Murford; go on, I am listening.
You have, as you said, only told us one-quarter of what these priests are doing.