[Penguin Island by Anatole France]@TWC D-Link bookPenguin Island BOOK VII 13/97
The orator demonstrated without difficulty that we, also, by the aid of St.Orberosia, and strong in the virtue which she inspires, can in our turn overthrow the dragons that dart upon us and are waiting to devour us, the dragon of doubt, the dragon of impiety, the dragon of forgetfulness of religious duties. He proved that the charity of St.Orberosia was a work of social regeneration, and he concluded by an ardent appeal to the faithful "to become instruments of the Divine mercy, eager upholders and supporters of the charity of St.Orberosia, and to furnish it with all the means which it required to take its flight and bear its salutary fruits." * * Cf.
J.Ernest Charles in the "Censeur," May-August, 1907, p.
562, col.
2. After the ceremony, the Reverend Father Douillard remained in the sacristy at the disposal of those of the faithful who desired information concerning the charity, or who wished to bring their contributions.
Mademoiselle Clarence wished to speak to Father Douillard, so did Viscount Clena.
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