To this general rule the Superior was the only exception.

To him He looked up with a respect approaching idolatry: He sought his company with the most attentive assiduity, and eagerly seized every means to ingratiate himself in his favour.

In the Abbot's society his Heart seemed to be at ease, and an air of gaiety pervaded his whole manners and discourse.

Ambrosio on his side did not feel less attracted towards the Youth; With him alone did He lay aside his habitual severity.

When He spoke to him, He insensibly assumed a tone milder than was usual to him; and no voice sounded so sweet to him as did Rosario's.