Fay's trembling hand put up her long black veil, and then sought Magdalen's hand, which was ready for it.
There was a short silence.

Magdalen looked earnestly at her sister.
Fay's face became suddenly convulsed.
"Fay is in great trouble," said Magdalen.

"She has come to tell you about it.

She has suffered very much." "I can see that," said the Bishop.
"I wish to confess," said Fay in a smothered voice.
"That is a true instinct," said the Bishop.

"God puts it into our hearts to confess when we are unhappy so that we may be comforted.