I don't understand it in the least. But I
just want to know what to do. I have written to Father Mahon to come."
He was silent for a step or two.
"I cannot tell you what to do. I must leave that to yourself. I can
only tell you what not to do."
"Very well."
"Miss Deronnais, you are magnificent...! There, it is said. Now then.
You must not get excited or frightened whatever happens. I do not
believe that you are in any danger--not of the ordinary kind, I mean.
But if you want me, I shall be at the inn. I have taken rooms there
for a night or so. And you must not yield to him interiorly. I wonder
if you understand."
"I think I shall understand soon. At present I understand nothing. I
have said I cannot dine with him."
"But--"
"I cannot ... before the servants. One of them at least suspects
something. But I will sit with him afterwards, if that is right."
"Very good. You must be with him as much as you can. Remember, it is
not the worst yet. It is to prevent that worst happening that you must
use all the power you've got."
"Am I to speak to him straight out? And what shall I tell Father
Mahon?"
"You must use your judgment. Your object is to fight on his side,
remember, against this thing that is obsessing him.
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