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 mind; but I am desirous of knowing the truth, and both my inclinations and my interests favor the Catholic religion. If after due study the doctrines of your Church satisfy my reason and conscience, I shall be only too glad to enter heart and soul into the duties and privileges of a devout believer.”

The Superior felt a thrill of triumph at this revelation. He now understood the girl's character perfectly, and his line of action became plain. He looked his admiration as he said: “My child, I thank you for your confidence, which has dispelled my doubts as to your sincerity. I shall be pleased to place in your hands the writings of the greatest saints of the Church, and to help you to secure the knowledge which your intellect craves. I have no doubt but what a few months of careful and prayerful study will convince you of the infallibility of the Roman Catholic Church. Now, Madame La Tour, let me unfold to you my plan. There are still a few forms and preliminary steps to be attended to before your claims can be adjusted. The consent of the Chancellor of Brabant I obtained previous to my visit to you. It only remains for me to satisfy the ecclesiastical authorities,and, and [sic] the property is yours. I will advise that both of you ladies take up your residence in the Convent of the Sacred Heart until these matters are adjusted. Mademoiselle can then receive the instruction she craves, and Madame will find the accommodations infinitely