Her question had no doubt been a little naive.
But the young man hurried on, composing his face quickly.
"Some of them, of course, are tourists like yourselves.

But I do know a few of them.

That man in the clerical coat, and the round collar, is Father Henty--a Jesuit well known in Winnipeg--a great man among the Catholics here." "But a disappointed one," said Lady Merton.
The Canadian looked surprised.

Elizabeth, proud of her knowledge, went on: "Isn't it true the Catholics hoped to conquer the Northwest--and so--with Quebec--to govern you all?
And now the English and American immigration has spoilt all their chances--poor things!" "That's about it.

Did they tell you that in Toronto ?" Elizabeth stiffened.