The Dawn of All

by Robert Hugh Benson

  (VIII)

  "Well?" said Father Jervis, smiling, as the two met on theplatform that evening, to wait for the English-bound air-ship.

  Monsignor looked at him.

  "I am glad I came," he said. "No; it is not all well with me,even yet. But I will try again."

  The other nodded, still smiling.

  "Who was the Father who looked after me?" added the prelate. "Hesaid he had talked with you."

  "He is considered one of the best they have," said the other "Iasked for him specially. He hardly ever fails. You areimpressed by him?"

  "Oh yes . . . but he did nothing particular."

  "That is just it," smiled the old priest. He added after a pause,as the bell rang--

  "You feel ready for work again? You know what lies before you?"

  Monsignor nodded slowly.

  "You mean the Establishment of the Church? . . . Yes; I am ready."

  CHAPTER V