Chapter 71

“Is it meant to use as you use the string of good-smelling wooden beads hanging over your glass?” asked Amy. “Truly, yes, to pray with. It would be pleasing to the saints if one used so fine a rosary as this, instead of wearing it as a vain bijou.” “You seem to take a great deal of comfort in your prayers, Esther, and always come down looking quiet and satisfied. I wish I could.” “If Mademoiselle was a Catholic, she would find true comfort, but as that is not to be, it would be well if you went apart each day to me…