of it."

"On the contrary, I was much interested."
Montanelli was not given to stereotyped politeness,
and his tone jarred uncomfortably upon
Arthur.

When Father Cardi went to his own room
Montanelli turned to Arthur with the intent and
brooding look that his face had worn all the
evening.

"Arthur, my dear boy," he began slowly; "I
have something to tell you."

"He must have had bad news," flashed through
Arthur's mind, as he looked anxiously at the haggard
face. There was a long pause.

"How do you like the new Director?" Montanelli
asked suddenly.

The question was so unexpected that, for a moment,
Arthur was at a loss how to reply to it.

"I--I like him very much, I think--at least--
no, I am not quite sure that I do. But it is difficult
to say, after seeing a person once."

Montanelli sat beating his hand gently on the