He professed some religion, and although it was neither profound nor apparently particularly vital, it helped to link the two men.

As they went on, the shops grew a little better, but no restaurant was visible that offered much expectation.
"Where in the world are you taking me ?" demanded Peter.

"I don't mind slums in the way of business, but I prefer not to go to lunch in them." "Wait and see, my boy," returned his companion, "and don't protest till it's called for.

Even then wait a bit longer, and your sorrow shall be turned into joy--and that's Scripture.

Great Scott! see what comes of fraternising with padres! _Now._" So saying he dived in to the right down a dark passage, into which the amazed Peter followed him.