"Of course you have heard of the honor conferred on our Archbishop. I went up to Quebec to attend the ceremony when they gave him his Cardinal's hat, and he is soon to visit my humble parish, and I trust will approve of our progress, both in things spiritual and temporal.
"Hoping to see you soon, and with every good wish for your safe voyage,
"Believe me, as ever,
"Your very sincere friend,
"Réné Bois-le-Duc,
"Curé of Father Point, Province of Quebec, Canada."
"Dear M. Bois-le-Duc," repeated Marie, "I am glad he thinks so well of me. The approval of one true friend like that is worth more than all the applause I get night after night at the opera. He knows me for myself; they only recognize my art and the pleasure it affords them."
"Yes; you were always a first favorite with the curé," said Lacroix.
"How angry he is with Noël McAllister; needlessly so. I have forgiven him long ago."
"Have you, indeed? And have you heard about Lady Margaret?"
"Yes. Mr. McAllister did me the honor of calling on me the other day."
"Noël McAllister called on you, Marie?"