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Rh The monks gazed wonderingly.

Then the Abbot said, "My lord, there is left but a poor cripple who works under the cook in the kitchen. Scarcely is he one of us."

"Perchance," replied the angel, "yet shall ye bring him hither."

Brother All-Work was on hands and knees, scrubbing the floor of the scullery, when to his amazement he saw the Abbot hurrying toward him.

He struggled up and made a low bow. Had he done something for which he was to be reproved?

"Brother All-Work," said the Superior in a tone of respect, "thy presence is required in the chapel; come straightway with me."

The scullion looked down with dismay at his soiled hands and mean clothing.

But the Abbot hurried him along, and into the chapel.