I was weary of everything! I wanted to profess.

I wished to become a nun.

There were people I could punish, and people I could surprise, better so, than in any other way.

But Wilfred said that, when the time came, he would be there to carry me off." "And--when the time came ?" "He was not there.

I never saw him again." The Prioress turned, and looked out through the oriel window.