"I've known Father Hallon for twenty-five years, and no man ever worked so hard, ever saw more trouble, ever shared other people's bad luck mere than he; ever took the bit in his teeth, when it was a matter of duty, stronger than he; and yet there's peace; he has it; a peace that passes all understanding--mine anyhow.

I've never had a minute's real peace.

The World, or Nature, or God, or It, whatever the name is, owes me peace.
And how is It to give it?
Why, by answering my questions.

Now it's a curious thing that the only person I ever met who could answer any questions of mine--answer them in the way that satisfies--is Suzon.

She works things down to phrases.