To be sure I have acquired some skill in guessing at it." She smiled again.

"My husband is no ordinary man to jump at this offer.

He has three sons, besides his women folk--" "Whom he neglects," put in Matthew.
"His dearest ambition is to see each of these three an accredited servant of Christ.

He desires learning for them, and the priest's habit, and the living God in their hearts.

It will appear strange to you that he should rate these above wealth and a castle in Ireland and a seat in Parliament; but in fact he would.