The convent is a branch of an immense organization.

No doubt, if it comes to a pinch, funds will be forthcoming.' 'Yes, and they won't draw on their own purse till they have got all they can out of the Congested Districts Board.

I have no doubt they are counting on another four thousand pounds to start them clear when they have beaten you.' One day, quite accidentally, Hyacinth came by a piece of information about the working of the Robeen factory which startled him.

He was travelling home by rail.

It happened to be Friday, and, as usual in the early summer, the train was crowded with emigrants on their way to Queenstown.