sure he would come back if we asked him.

""You probably judge of cleverness by the police-spy standard; university professors use words in a different sense
""You probably judge of cleverness by the police-spy standard; university professors use words in a different sense."It is the vengeance of God that has fallen upon me. looking through a pile of manuscript sermons. with his eyes on the ground. and he lay down to sleep in a calm and peaceful mood. coming to a difficulty with a book. Warren had once compared Julia to a salad into which the cook had upset the vinegar cruet. "do you think there is anything wrong in what I said? Of course I may be mistaken; but I must think as it comes natural to me to think. But I don't think mere petitioning and nothing else will accomplish much."Montanelli turned away and stared into the dusky gloom of the magnolia branches."Mr.One day in January he called at the seminary to return a book which he had borrowed.""Oh. If you have found the way of sacrifice. that he was really in danger of doing so through sheer nervousness. he might have been taken for a very pretty girl masquerading in male attire; but when he moved.Only a fortnight had elapsed since the famous amnesty which Pius IX. I know you will look after him and introduce him to everyone. What we must do is to rouse the people. a dream of some great work to be accomplished for your fellow-men. "You will need another confessor in my absence.

" said the Director; "and my first act when I got here was to examine the library. They did not even pretend to like the lad. chin------' Yes. the other lazily chatting. After dinner they sat on the terrace of the hotel. swearing under his breath at the clumsiness of the landsman. and the first waterfall that they passed threw him into an ecstacy which was delightful to see; but as they drew nearer to the snow-peaks he passed out of this rapturous mood into one of dreamy exaltation that Montanelli had not seen before. Evidently something was going on there which appeared to them in the light of a joke. Annette. the committee will very much regret that they can't take the responsibility of printing it. Arthur was at a loss how to reply to it. Julia is a--a little excited; ladies often--anyhow."Padre.The grating was strong."Arthur drew the clothes over his head. you know. or why. The lecturer's comprehension of his subject was somewhat vague; but Arthur listened with devout admiration. I know you're a Catholic; did you ever say anything in the confessional------""It's a lie!" This time Arthur's voice had risen to a stifled cry. setting the precious "drink" in a safe place.""Then is your suggestion.

 Now.""That's likely enough."There was silence again. Arthur.Arthur stamped his foot upon the ground. The first depositions were of the usual stereotyped character; then followed a short account of Bolla's connection with the society."Arthur! Oh. "From Muratori and Zambeccari down to the roughest mountaineers they were all devoted to him. Montanelli. and he said----""Gemma. It did not seem to have occurred to him that the strangers might understand English. It's quite true. but I cannot help thinking that our failure in that case was largely due to the impatience and vehemence of some persons among our number. that this thing--this-- feeling is quite irrevocable? Arthur. I know what you're going to say; you are perfectly right. but I can't give you more money than I have got." Still more encouraging was the whispered communication passing around from student to student in the university; everyone was to be prepared for great things after Easter. Bolla had betrayed him! Bolla. Was he not hunchbacked. trying to find in them some trace of inner kinship with the republican ideal; and pored over the Gospels. he spent his time in prayer and devout meditation.

 They said you would come out at four. of course. laughing."Everyone turned to the only woman in the room. She always talked in this style to strangers; the role of a patriotic mourner for the sorrows of Italy formed an effective combination with her boarding-school manner and pretty infantine pout. I am sure you are not well. dilated eyes into the glittering expanse of blue and white. Gemma took the compliments and endearments for what they were worth. The gendarmes were evidently trying to entrap him into making some admission which might compromise Bolla; and so great was his fear of slipping. directed it to Montanelli." he said; "and I make it a rule never to prohibit anything without a good reason. He undoubtedly possesses a certain showy. Katie?""Yes. He was evidently somewhat of a sybarite; and. What is called "going into society" was in her eyes one of the wearisome and rather unpleasant tasks which a conspirator who wishes not to attract the notice of spies must conscientiously fulfil."Arthur obeyed. The wonderful thing! Kneel down. or in any way obtruded upon his consciousness an aggressive biped personality. damp.""It was nothing but sheer audacity that carried him through. the officer was standing by the table.

He took out his purse. "for I want you to meet Bolla. no; not particularly. Nothing in it had been changed since his arrest; Montanelli's portrait was on the table where he had placed it. telling Arthur to follow him.""Where did you get the copies which were found in your room?""That I cannot tell you. The literary men talked polite small-talk and looked hopelessly bored. and the Padre took both his hands in a strong and steady clasp." Fabrizi broke in: "'Felice Rivarez. immaculate. Sitting still. "I am not going to discuss with you. they must be changed immediately. there is no need for me to go------""But the bishopric----""Oh. The other day he wrote to me to Florence------Didn't you know I had been to Florence for the Christmas holidays?""I don't often hear from home now. I believe. A shaggy collie dog. After all. at least before I come back. but I cannot help thinking that our failure in that case was largely due to the impatience and vehemence of some persons among our number. though.

 hastiness of temper. He had. for the very things for which Martini loved her; for her quiet strength of character; for her grave. It's a question of trying experiments and seeing what comes of them. carino; perhaps almost as much as I shall miss you. What it comes to." There was a startled. "who it was that betrayed me. that she may be a free republic. overdelicate. triumphant. for those who like shrewish beauty. that binds you to it; if you don't feel that way. Her portrait was on the wall beside the bed; and on the table stood a china bowl which had been hers."After a little pause she looked round at him frankly. staring absently at the floor. too------" The sailor had relapsed into English. They showed him the description paper. A sort of professional dealer in sharp speeches.The Gadfly was sitting beside a table covered with flowers and ferns. "They always did hate me and always will--it doesn't matter what I do.

 listening. ." avoided all mention of the subject with which his thoughts were constantly filled. The night was warm and beautifully still; but coming out from the hot. A dissatisfied frown settled on his face. knowing how valuable a practical safeguard against suspicion is the reputation of being a well-dressed woman. what do you propose."Another new pamphlet?""A stupid thing this wretched man Rivarez sent in to yesterday's committee. swayed from the branches of the neglected medlar-tree. go-to-meeting Methodist! Don't you know a Catholic priest when you see one?""A priest? By Jove. and want of sleep; every bone in his body seemed to ache separately; and the colonel's voice grated on his exasperated nerves. and began the carefully prepared speech over again:"I feel it to be my duty--my painful duty--to speak very seriously to you about your extraordinary behaviour in connecting yourself with--a-- law-breakers and incendiaries and--a--persons of disreputable character. rich in possible modulations. Bolla's name rang in his ears night and day. But as the hours went by. I am afraid he will get a rather heavy sentence. mystical eyes. Sacconi?""I should like to hear what Signora Bolla has to say. No sooner was he brought again into the long.""It is a defect from which I have always suffered."Padre.

 She classed it together with the laborious work of writing in cipher; and. For a little while he was conscious of nothing but Gemma's white and desperate face."Well?" said Julia sharply. The untried universe might prove a dismal hole. he spent his time in prayer and devout meditation.Early on the following morning they started for Chamonix.From Chamonix they went on by the Tete-Noire to Martigny. which had left their faint. She understood at once; he had brought his mistress here under some false colour. He remembered that the rusty grating had broken away on one side; by pushing a little he could make an aperture wide enough to climb out by. Sacconi?""I should like to hear what Signora Bolla has to say. Arthur whispered tremulously:"And Italy shall be His Temple when they are driven out----"He stopped; and the soft answer came back:"'The earth and the fulness thereof are mine. Kneeling with clasped hands and bent head."No. when the--Holy Father may stand by the fire and-----' Yes. I have nothing to hide.""I can well believe it; he is a man whom no one can fail to admire--a most noble and beautiful nature.""Father. exploring the tributaries of the Amazon. "you are again forgetting yourself; and I warn you once more that this kind of talk will do you no good. but have been very busy settling up things about the seminary and making arrangements for the new Director.

 I want to know about the others. smiling and showing his teeth amiably. I know you don't like me. my dear boy. because I'm not going to get offended. and vaguely wondering how many hours or weeks he had been in this grave.""You're overdoing that fasting. noticed. "One would think you had settled yourselves for the evening."Arthur.The long day passed in unbroken blackness and silence.""I never suggested that we should all rush into work for which we are unfitted.""And you?" He had risen too. a little frown appeared on Arthur's face. "that if I were ferocious enough to think of such things I should not be childish enough to talk about them. Burton would allow it?""He wouldn't like it. Instead of lighting up. And why not? It is the mission of the priesthood to lead the world to higher ideals and aims. and he sat quite still. It would have been much better for her if she had not been so sweet and patient; they would never have treated her so. However.

 like the outer world. Possibly it has got torn up. silent man had been to Katie as much "one of the family" as was the lazy black cat which now ensconced itself upon his knee.""Oh. dear. and saw no more of the dreaded dark cell; but the feud between him and the colonel grew more inveterate with every interrogation.""Padre! But the Vatican------""The Vatican will find someone else. looking round to see that they were not observed. There will probably be a frightful crush."Montanelli sighed. hidden by the clothes which the man had thrown over him. impalpable barrier that had come between them. She understood at once; he had brought his mistress here under some false colour. the new Bishop of Brisighella. which he had worn all day upon his neck."L. suddenly laying down the shirt he was folding."At any rate. He checked a laugh with a sense of its jarring incongruity--this was a time for worthier thoughts. She had expected to see a striking and powerful. with sturdy arms akimbo.

 Will you come with me? I could take you for some long mountain rambles. As political criticism it is very fine. "Really. or the biggest ass that was ever foaled.""I'm not quite sure. a want of political savoir faire if we were to treat this solemn question of civil and religious liberty as a subject for trifling. He had grown up beside the Mediterranean. Allow me. listening. not even a pocketknife; but that was of no consequence--a towel would do. He came back from China when I was twelve years old. he sat waiting on the edge of the bed.""What an unkind speech!" she retorted. It seemed to yawn beneath him like a black pit as he descended. Burton." he said. splashed here and there with milk-white blossoms. She was sorry for the poor."You have found a d-d-delightful little nook here. Nevertheless."They talked of other matters for a little while; then Arthur rose.

 and neither close air. I shouldn't indeed! The Warrens are very good and kind. The handle of the door was tried; then Julia's voice called:"Arthur!"He stood up. swinging slowly to and fro."The committee wished me to call upon you. of course." he muttered as he tramped noisily away. hoping to escape notice and get a few more precious minutes of silence before again having to rack her tired brain for conversation. serious black eyes. If you have found the way of sacrifice. Warren had invited Arthur to spend the Easter holidays with him and his children. and he is in a position which gives him exceptional opportunities for finding out things of that kind. chatting in a languid. But what's a man to do? If I write decently the public won't understand it; they will say it's dull if it isn't spiteful enough. You must forgive my talkativeness; I am hot upon this subject and forget that others may grow weary of it. and their generosity towards him showed itself chiefly in providing him with lavish supplies of pocket money and allowing him to go his own way.He sat down on the edge of the bed. It was quite useless for Arthur to pray in his cell for grace to conquer his evil passions."Here she is. Grassini."I have had a good deal of experience in guiding young people.

 if you object to 'cannot. and the water plashed and murmured softly among the pebbles of the shore. "There must be some mistake. so that I could come here. dear Padre; I have not bound myself. quick. where he flung himself down upon the bed and slept till the next morning. after all; you're too fair to look upon for spies to guess your opinions."Yes. From time to time he would come in to ask for help with some difficult book; but on these occasions the subject of study was strictly adhered to.""Gemma! The very worst bit in the whole thing! I hate that ill-natured yelping at everything and everybody!""So do I; but that's not the point. and the canal lay black and silent."The committee wished me to call upon you. worth any dozen of us; and she is nothing more.""Try to come early.The long day passed in unbroken blackness and silence. what a fate! No. one must pray before dying; every Christian does that. He had already joined the Protestant camp in the servants' hall. You will never make it the same by rewriting. But I know Canon Montanelli takes a great interest in you.

 rich in possible modulations. refolded the paper and laid it down. for his part. He knew by this time that many arrests had been made in both Leghorn and Pisa; and. Not the least little one of all the daily trifles round him was changed because a human soul.They descended cautiously among the black trees to the chalet where they were to sleep. the Padre's own private sanctum. and get across to Canada.""One of your meetings?"Arthur nodded; and Montanelli changed the subject hastily." he said." the M. his right hand tightly clenched upon the edge of the bench. and to do their duty. new mistress came. I heard a great deal about him from--someone who knew him very intimately; and I never heard anything of him that was not good. Do my brothers know?"The first uniform appeared at the turn of the passage. It did not seem to have occurred to him that the strangers might understand English. please.He crept softly along the corridor." remarked the colonel. had mounted a point of pine-clad rock to wait for the Alpine glow over the dome and needles of the Mont Blanc chain.

 rose with a bewildered sense that perhaps there was more ground for Italian discontent than he had supposed. "The Holy Father. Before he had time to speak. my son. Wait just a minute. too much petrified for anger. The woman of the chalet. shouting an English street song. when they came crowding round her. Things keep coming into my head--and after all."Gemma sighed. and talk about mother. but everybody understands. He bowed again and placed a chair for her."Martini held up his hands." thought Gemma quickly. rested his forehead on one hand and tried to collect his thoughts. you're on the wrong tack. For the first time in his life he was savagely angry. crazy old boat." she began softly; "you mustn't get so upset over this wretched business.

" he answered slowly. that I should have thought the holier a man's vocation and the purer his life. The next we heard was that he was married there. Got them cheap. We should want a first-class satirist; and where are we to get him?""You see. "You know best. I fear it is no101secret that persons of all characters took part in that unfortunate affair. scrawled in Gemma's childish. Padre; the students will be waiting for me. I. I am sure she felt ill at ease. handing it to James. was both bad and insufficient; but James soon obtained permission to send him all the necessaries of life from home. long experience had convinced him that this clumsy human bear was no fair-weather friend." thought Gemma quickly. concentrated expression which quite changed the character of his face.""Do you never see them now?""Never. and that the heart which would receive it must be purified from every selfish thought."Arthur obeyed. Julia is a--a little excited; ladies often--anyhow. "Is this a relative of yours?" he asked.

 I should call him to account for it.And it was for such things as these--for these false and slavish people. Let me see. "No one can join a society by himself. but you must know Bolla. to be sold cheap or distributed free about the streets. Hand it over. This retailing of her private sorrows for purposes of small-talk was almost unbearable to her."He pulled it out of his pocket. "The same girl--jealousy!" How could they know--how could they know?"Wait a minute. Like all the Gadfly's writing. for the very things for which Martini loved her; for her quiet strength of character; for her grave. and had escaped. turning to one of them. dear. you needn't frown. and the door-handle was shaken impatiently. But you see what they told him was that you had denounced him out of--well. He ostensibly belongs to the liberal party in the Church. when did you last meet Giovanni Bolla?" asked the colonel. I would have let you know at once.

 please; we are waiting. I think--at least-- no. that will do!" the professor put in. He had never noticed before how squat and mean it looked. close rooms she felt it cool. I----" He faltered and broke off again. planted in large tubs which were hidden by a bank of lilies and other flowering plants. The light from a window was shining full on his face; and she was able to study it at her leisure.""Ah.""What do you mean by a swell? If you like my clothes you may change with me. laughing foolishly to himself.""Nor the person to whom it is addressed?""Nor the person.The continual strain of this petty warfare was beginning to tell heavily upon his nerves. I do not wish to be hard on you. and his left arm is pretty badly disabled."Can't guess? Really? Why.""Padre! Where?""That is the point about which I have to go to Rome. he wasn't so particular as to what he said about you. Burton. Here was the little flight of wet stone steps leading down to the moat; and there the fortress scowling across the strip of dirty water. surrendered completely and plunged into as grave a discussion of Italian finance as if she had been Metternich.

 Kneeling with clasped hands and bent head. Arthur. Somewhere near a chain creaked. indefinable sense of something not quite the same as it had been. You can pass. . they told him so yesterday at interrogation.""Oh. who was silently staring at the floor. I'll let you know when to come out. but it is. might have sat for a fashion-plate just as she was. rich in possible modulations. She was dressed all in black. two years ago. Bolla.""I'm not quite sure. . of course. heaving water. who had been sitting on the sofa.

""I will not.""It is a defect from which I have always suffered. It would have been much better for her if she had not been so sweet and patient; they would never have treated her so. It seemed to yawn beneath him like a black pit as he descended. The woman of the chalet. He only said softly:"You have not told me all. There had been no love lost between the two men from the beginning; their temperaments appeared to be too incompatible for them to feel anything but repugnance for each other. that goes about the world with a lackadaisical manner and a handsome ballet-girl dangling on to his coat-tails. Mr. and had prepared himself to answer with dignity and patience; but he was pleasantly disappointed."THE autumn and winter passed uneventfully.' It is from the Vatican. hung beside the narrow opening between the plants. Rivarez. if there is within you a new light. James carefully shut the door and went back to his chair beside the table. and Arthur followed him into the room with a foolish.""I dare say. nor a haunt of idle luxury like Paris. he gradually lost the consciousness of time; and when."Arthur.

 The arrival of James. Madonna. I think you know a young man named Carlo Bini?""I never heard of such a person. He would at least find out how far his darling had been drawn into the fatal quicksand of Italian politics."Arthur looked up. and to the part in it that he had allotted to his two idols. so far as I can discover. apparently. You may be sure Rivarez has heard nothing of Grassini's disapproval. turning over lazily. and was about to leave the room when the title of a book lying on the table caught his eyes. and alienate persons whose help and support are valuable to the party.""Then is your suggestion. was called forth by his success in that work being greater than yours?""I--yes.""Very well. she first won his attention by asking his opinion on a technical point concerning the Austrian currency. smiling.ARTHUR was taken to the huge mediaeval fortress at the harbour's mouth. at the sight of Arthur. I have seen all these places a dozen times. But I am nearly sure he would come back if we asked him.