But why are you on foot, Father ?" "By preference.

I might have gone in one of the automobiles with the soldiers, but they are a part of the war madness, and I wished to be alone.

You will learn with years that it's well to be alone at times, when one may take the measure of himself and those about him.

I have chosen to walk this morning, because it makes my blood run better, and the winds at least are pure." "I find the case the same with me, sir.

My best thoughts usually come when I'm walking and alone." The priest threw out his hands in a wide gesture.
"We agree, I see," he said.