Both were robbing Ireland of what Ireland needed most--money and vitality.

He would not say, even to himself, that all this religious enthusiasm was so much ardour wasted.

No doubt the Roman priest did good work in Chicago, as the Protestant missionary did in Uganda; only it seemed to him that of all lands Ireland needed most the service and the prayers of those of her children who had the capacity of self-forgetfulness.

Afterwards, when he thought more deeply, he found a great hope in the very existence of all this altruistic enthusiasm.

He had a vision of all that might be done for Ireland if only the splendid energy of her own children could be used in her service.