He, too, seemed to be in a meditative mood.
"Yes," he said.

"And this, I suppose, will mould men's thoughts too: it will keep out all danger of superstition." Mr.Francis turned on him abruptly.
"What do you think of the Pope's new Religious Order, sir ?" Oliver's face took on it a tinge of grimness.
"I think it is the worst step he ever took--for himself, I mean.

Either it is a real effort, in which case it will provoke immense indignation--or it is a sham, and will discredit him.

Why do you ask ?" "I was wondering whether any disturbance will be made in the abbey." "I should be sorry for the brawler." A bell rang sharply from the row of telephone labels.

Oliver rose and went to it.