He took a book from the table and opened it.
"I hope it will agree with you," laughed Father Healy, as he tore the first letter open.
"Humph!" grunted Dr. Marsh. "When I am dying I will send for you; meanwhile I am quite content to remain a sinner."
Father Healy did not reply. He had become keenly interested in his letter. Twice he read it, and then he asked:
"Where was it that Denis Quirk told you he was editing that paper of his?"
"'The Firebrand?'" asked Dr. Marsh, who had become absorbed in the book he was reading.
"Yes! yes!" cried the priest.
"I don't exactly remember. I fancy it was Goldenvale. You had better ask Denis. Now, I can't agree with this," said the doctor, referring to something he had just read.
"I will controvert with you in due season. Just now I am worried. You are a safe and reliable man. Read this."