The Superior was waiting, her hands outstretched.
"My child, my child, come in! Welcome home."
Book II
XIX
Belgium
"Sister Alexandra, I have put a letter in your cell. And will you go to Mother Gertrude's room after Vespers?"
"Thank you, Sister. I wonder if Mother Gertrude remembers that I have to go down to the children at five o'clock, though?"
"Oh, I dare say not. Perhaps you could get some one to replace you there. Shall I see if Sister Agnes is free?"