9/24 She went on: "But there are some things," she said, "more sacred than anything on earth--those things that come from heaven. Now, I wish to say this--and then have done with it: that if such should be God's will, I would not hold you for a day. We are Catholics, you and I.... Your father--" Her voice broke; and she stopped; yet without leaving go of her hold upon herself. Only she could not speak for a moment. |