Is there anything in this particular case to be hoped from the law ?" "Nothing whatever." "And yet, Father, you speak as if you saw some prospect of the restitution of the property.

By what means can the restitution be made ?" "By peaceful and worthy means," Father Benwell answered.

"By honorable restoration of the confiscated property to the Church, on the part of the person who is now in possession of it." Penrose was surprised and interested.

"Is the person a Catholic ?" he asked, eagerly.
"Not yet." Father Benwell laid a strong emphasis on those two little words.

His fat fingers drummed restlessly on the table; his vigilant eyes rested expectantly on Penrose.