Everything dated from then, in his opinion." "I don't understand a word----" "See here, Monsignor," interrupted the priest in mild glee, "here's a subject to talk about at lunch.

Just get Manners on to it, and you'll have no trouble.

He loves lecturing; and he talks just like a history-book.

Tell him you've been reading his History and want a bird's-eye view." Monsignor started.
"Why, yes," he said, "and that'll tell me the facts, too." "Excellent.

Now, Monsignor, I must go.