I need scarcely say that I refer only to Oxford and Cambridge as the Universities.

As a rule, I do not care for Irishmen, but on the recommendation of my friend Dr.Henry, I am willing to consider this Mr.Conneally.' It seemed to Mr.Austin that a preference for the English Universities, the friendship of a distinguished professor, a contempt for the mere Irishman, and a titled hostess ought to restore the respect he had forfeited by the mention of his wife.

Curiously enough, and this shows the disadvantage of a monastic seclusion from the world, the nuns remained unimpressed.

The conception of a married priest was too much for them.

As he walked away Mr.Austin heard Sister Aloysia murmur: 'How very indecent!' Meanwhile, the train from Dublin had arrived, and Mr.Austin, when he returned after his interview with Hyacinth, found that even the two nuns he had victimized had forgotten him in the excitement of gazing at more important visitors.