By way of making room for me, the spiritual director of Lord and Lady Loring was removed to a cure of souls in Ireland.

And here I am in his place! By-the-way, don't treat me (when we are in the presence of visitors) with any special marks of respect.

I am not Provincial of our Order in Lord Loring's house--I am one of the inferior clergy." Penrose looked at him with admiration.

"It is a great sacrifice to make, Father, in your position and at your age." "Not at all, Arthur.

A position of authority involves certain temptations to pride.