The former are like religious enjoyments, the latter like
worldly pleasures."

" But does duty always fill every longing of the soul ?
Can you always find a solace in such a life ? "

" To meet and conquer temptation we have not only to
perform our duty so far as it refers to works ; but in prayer
and penance we find a fullness which leaves no room for any
other desire but to serve and love the Saviour of man. I trust,
my dear Little Sister, you have already received that satisfy-
ing grace ? "

"I know there are pleasures for the young outside of convent
life, pleasures we are made with capacities to enjoy ; but
out of the excess of human happiness grows the noxious
plant of human woe, and when we reap we gather the tares
with the wheat."

" Am I to infer from your inquiries that you are regretting
your choice ? "

" By no means, my dear Sister. I trust I shall never re-
gret it more than I now do. With one so sweet as you, dear
Sister Irene, how could there be regrets or misgivings, I
know you will assist me with your best endeavors to be full
of faith and full of good works."

" That I shall, my dear Little Sister," replied the nun as
she kissed the girl passionately.
After breakfast, the Sister Superior sent for the Little
Sister. Sister Irene conducted her to Sister Matilda's room.
