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The White Ladies of Worcester

CHAPTER XIX
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The Knight has my leave to lay the sick man before the holy relics, daily, for five days.
I asked of him what he expected would result from so doing.

He made answer: 'A great recovery and restoration.'" The Bishop paused, as if meditating upon the words.

Then he slowly repeated them, taking evident pleasure in each syllable.
"A great recovery and restoration," said the Bishop, and smiled.
"Well?
The blessed relics can do much.

They may avail to mend a broken head.

Could they mend a broken heart?
I know not.


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