"Eugene was so very--well, reckless.

But I want to ask you something." "Say on." "I heard about your interview with Father Stafford; what did you say to him ?" "Of course Eugene has told you all I told him ?" "Probably.

I told him to." "Well, that's all." "In fact, you told him I wasn't worth fretting about!" "Not in that personal way.

I asserted a general principle, and reluctantly denied that you were an exception." "I hope you did tell him I wasn't worth it, and very plainly.

But hasn't he gone back to his religious work ?" "I think he will." "Did you advise him to do that ?" "Yes, certainly.