He made it quite clear to me that the request to be released from your vows must come from you, if it is to be considered at all.

You understand that, do you not ?' 'Is it possible that you yourself do not yet understand ?' Sister Giovanna asked, as quietly as she could.

'Did I not tell you to-day that no power could loose me from my vows ?' 'You were mistaken.

There is a power that can, and that rests with the Pope, and he shall exercise it.' 'I will not ask for a dispensation.

I have told you that it is an impossibility----' 'There is no such thing as impossibility for men and women who love,' Giovanni answered.