Am I not right?"
"Yes, sir, I thought one _could_ not repeat plays and poems on Sunday,
and I was frightened when I found those other things were strange to
him; but he bade me go on."
"For the sake of the music of your voice, as he tells me, at first;
but afterwards because you became the messenger of hope to one who
had long lain in the shadow of death, thinking pardon and mercy too
much out of reach to be sought for. You have awakened prayer within
him once more."
She could not speak, and Dr. Godfrey continued, "You will be glad to
hear that I am to see the curate on my way through Brentford, and
arrange with him at times to read prayers in the outer room. What
is it?" he added; "you look somewhat doubtful."
"Only, sir, perhaps I ought not to say so, but I cannot think Mr.
Belamour well ever care for poor Mr. Greaves. If he could only hear
that gentleman who comes to Sedhurst! I never knew how much fire
could be put into the service itself, and yet I have often been at
Carminster Cathedral."
"True, my dear young lady. These enthusiasts seem to be kindling
a new fire in the Church, but I am not yet so convinced of their
orthodoxy and wisdom as to trust them unreservedly; and zeal pushed
too far might offend our poor recluse, and alienate him more than
ever.
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