WHAT! Well, as I'm alive, it's Father Cruse--what's he come for at this hour?
Shall I let him in ?" Felix lifted himself slowly to his feet, as would a man in a hospital ward who sees the doctor approaching.
"Yes, let him in; I was going to look him up." He was relieved at the interruption.

Kitty's appeal had deeply stirred him, but had not swerved him from his purpose.

He had done his duty--all of it, to the very last.
The day's developments had ended everything.

He had no right to bring a criminal into his family.
Kitty swung wide the door and Father Cruse stepped in.

He wore his heavy cassock, which was flecked with snow, and his wide hat.
"My messenger told me you were here, Mr.O'Day," he cried out, in a cheery voice, "and I came at once.