The petulant defiance was plainly visible.
"Kneel!" commanded the Prioress, with authority.
The wayward nun jerked down upon her knees, upsetting the stool behind her.
The Prioress made a quick movement, then restrained herself.

She had prayed for patience in dealing with wilfulness.
"We die that we may live," she said, solemnly.

"Sister Seraphine, this is the lesson your wayward heart must learn.

Dying to self, we live unto God.

Dying to sin, we live unto righteousness.