5/12 "Give me the letter, lad." But here he caught the whimsical eyes of Father Anthony, and he allowed his outstretched hand to fall. Yet he scowled as he said: "No; keep it and read it, Pierre." "I have no great wish to keep it," answered Pierre, studying anxiously the dark brow of the priest. Open it and read." The lad obeyed instantly. He shook out the folded paper and moved a little nearer the light. Then he read aloud, as if it had never entered his mind that what was addressed to him might be meant for his eyes alone. |