"You're in the way," said Lord Alfred.
"It's a piece of gross impertinence," said Melmotte. "Go away."
"Will you not tell me before I go whether I shall pray for you as one whose steps in the right path should be made sure and firm; or as one still in error and in darkness?"
"What the mischief does he mean?" asked Melmotte.
"He wants to know whether you're a papist," said Lord Alfred.
"What the deuce is it to him?" almost screamed Melmotte;--whereupon Father Barham bowed and took his leave.

"You're in the way," said Lord Alfred.
"It's gross impertinence," said Melmotte. "Go away."
"Will you not tell me whether I shall pray for you as one whose steps are in the right path; or as one still in error and darkness?"
"What the mischief does he mean?" asked Melmotte.
"He wants to know whether you're a papist," said Lord Alfred.
"What the deuce is it to him?" almost screamed Melmotte - whereupon Father Barham bowed and took his leave.
