Yes--I will go to-day." I rose to take my leave.

"Then you will require leisure to make your preparations," I said, with ceremonious politeness.

"I assure you I approve your resolve.

If you inform the superioress of the convent that I am your betrothed husband, I suppose I shall be permitted to see you when I call ?" "Oh, certainly!" she replied.

"The dear nuns will do anything for me.
Their order is one of perpetual adoration, and their rules are very strict, but they do not apply them to their old pupils, and I am one of their great favorites." "Naturally!" I observed.