She will never ask you to supply the means of keeping her husband." "It isn't the money.

I think you hardly understand my position, Father Marty." It seemed to Neville that if it was ever his intention to open out his scheme to the priest, now was his time for doing so.

They had come to the cross roads at which one way led down to the village and to Father Marty's house, and the other to the spot on the beach where the boat would be waiting.

"I can't very well go on to Liscannor," said Neville.
"Give me your word before we part that you will keep your promise to Miss O'Hara," said the priest.
"If you will step on a few yards with me I will tell you just how I am situated." Then the priest assented, and they both went on towards the beach, walking very slowly.

"If I alone were concerned, I would give up everything for Miss O'Hara.