"It has, therefore, not arisen since I came?"
"Oh, no, a thousand times no."
"It is a question of religion?"
"No, it is not," said Agapit, indignantly; "we are not in the Middle Ages."
"It seems to me that we are; does Rose's priest know?"
"Yes, but not through her."
"Through you,—at confession?"
"Yes, but he would die rather than break the seal of confession."
"Of course. Does any one here but you know?"
"Oh, no, no; only myself, and Rose's uncle, and one other."