20/21 "No more, please! I am bewildered enough. I understand nothing of what you say. I only know that it is right to do what I do." "Well," said Sister Prudence, "remember, I tried to save you some future heartaches. God bless you, anyhow!" she added, with a spontaneity which surprised Sister Angelina into uttering an individual gasp. "Good-bye!" For a moment Ruth was tempted to fling herself against the withered bosom; but long since she had learned repression. |