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A new contribution to the housekeeper's little library of devotional works lay on the table; and bore silent witness to the means by which he had made those first advances which had won him his present position. Miss Notman's sense of dignity was doubly flattered. She had a priest for her guest, and a new book with the reverend gentleman's autograph inscribed on the title-page.
He took a mean advantage of Miss Notman's susceptibilities to slip his own private inquiries into the interval of silence. "Pardon my ignorance," he said; "my own poor dinner is a matter of ten minutes and one dish. I don't understand a difference of opinion on a dinner for three people only; Lord and Lady Loring, two; Mr. Romayne, three oh! perhaps I am mistaken?
"I generally enjoy my duties," Miss Notman answered. "To-day, they have not been so agreeable as usual; it is a relief to me to have done with them. Even my humble position has its trials." Persons acquainted with Miss Notman's character, hearing these last words, would have at once changed the subject.
He pressed her hand; he shed on her the light of his fatherly smile; he sighed, and took his leave. Miss Notman's eyes followed him out with devotional admiration. Father Benwell still preserved his serenity of temper when he was out of the housekeeper's sight. One important discovery he had made, in spite of the difficulties placed in his way.
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