It will not be in my time, I know, but surely it will come to pass.

Our people have still the simple faith of the early ages, and they have many very beautiful virtues.

They only want the dawn of the Dayspring from on high to shine on them, and then Ireland will be once more the Island of Saints--_insula sanctorum_.' He dwelt tenderly on the two words.

'I do not think it will matter much then what earthly Government bears rule over us.

But come, I see that you have finished your smoke, and I must go to my study to think over my sermon.' When Hyacinth entered the drawing-room the girls surrounded him, asking him for answers to a printed list of questions.