They must be very gentle with her--and they should not judge her too harshly." He seemed to be talking at random, thinking aloud rather than addressing his companions.

"Since I saw you I have received a letter from my solicitor.

There is some money coming to me, he says, and I shall see that she is not a burden to you." The priest turned abruptly, and laid a firm hand on O'Day's knee.

"But you will see her, of course ?" "No, it is better that you act for me.

She will not want to see me in her present condition." Kitty was about to protest, when Father Cruse waved her into silence.
"You certainly cannot mean what you have just said, Mr.O'Day ?" "I do." The priest rose quickly, passed though the kitchen, and opened the door leading to the outer office.