[Lord of the World by Robert Hugh Benson]@TWC D-Link bookLord of the World CHAPTER V 6/22
He has done no harm." "No harm!" whispered the other. "No--no harm in the world.
What does it matter what that poor dear upstairs thinks? Now, sir, would you mind telling us why you came here ?" Percy drew another breath.
He had not expected this line. "I came here to receive Mrs.Brand back into the Church," he said. "And you have done so ?" "I have done so." "Would you mind telling us your name? It makes it so much more convenient." Percy hesitated.
Then he determined to meet her on her own ground. "Certainly.
My name is Franklin." "Father Franklin ?" asked the girl, with just the faintest tinge of mocking emphasis on the first word. "Yes.
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