Besides, there have been obstacles in my way which have had an excellent effect in rousing my energies.

How do you feel, Arthur, when you encounter obstacles ?" "I do my best to remove them, Father.

But I am sometimes conscious of a sense of discouragement." "Curious," said Father Benwell.

"I am only conscious, myself, of a sense of impatience.

What right has an obstacle to get in _my_ way ?--that is how I look at it.