But, being what she was, his honourable sense of justice to a man who had suffered much and must suffer more impelled him to act as he did.

As he himself said, it was a matter of opinion and judgment, and his own approved the course.

Those may blame him who think otherwise, but no one can find fault with Sister Giovanna for following his advice; she had a right to believe that it was the best, and as for herself, she had never hesitated.

The mere suggestion that she should not see Giovanni at least once and alone looked to her outrageous and contrary to all sense, as perhaps it was.
Monsignor Saracinesca would see him first and arrange the meeting.

He thought it should take place in the cloistered garden.
'Why not here, in my office ?' asked the nun.
But the churchman objected.