However, whether this account or the other is the true one, at least all agree that when the Monks took him under their care, He could not speak: Therefore, you could not have heard his voice before He entered the Monastery, because at that time He had no voice at all.' 'Upon my word, Antonia, you argue very closely! Your conclusions are infallible! I did not suspect you of being so able a Logician.' 'Ah! You are mocking me! But so much the better.

It delights me to see you in spirits: Besides you seem tranquil and easy, and I hope that you will have no more convulsions.

Oh! I was sure the Abbot's visit would do you good!' 'It has indeed done me good, my Child.

He has quieted my mind upon some points which agitated me, and I already feel the effects of his attention.

My eyes grow heavy, and I think I can sleep a little.