“I’ve been reading one or two lives of nuns lately—Lady Argent lent me some,” murmured Frances, and hastily changed the conversation by beginning to read aloud from the purple leaflet.
“7 a.m. Mass for those following the Retreat.
“8 a.m. Breakfast.
“8.30 a.m. to 10 a.m. Free time in the garden.
“10 a.m. First Meditation.
“11 a.m. to 12 a.m. Free time for writing.
“12 a.m. Dinner.
“1 p.m. Exercise in the garden.
“2 p.m. Second Meditation.
“3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Free time. Tea [if desired] at 4 o’clock.