New Britain herald., 1930-09-17
Chapter "SOMEWHERE IN FRANCE"

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 SOMEWHERE IN TRANCE"
 The summer dragged for Dagger after Towards departure. Every where memories of him confronted her. There was a carefully worded letter from him, too, but no refer ence to what had passed between them.
 Am sailing on the Baltic We'd nesday," he concluded.
 He signed himself, your friend, Blaine Howard"
 The letter established definitely their separation. He was going one way, perhaps to the death that had taken millions of men, What fate awaited her?
 Before Dagger realized it, the day was at hand to return to the con- vent in Fl Paso.
 The serenity and peace that dwelt behind it's walls were tenn porarily soothing to Dagger, but soon their spell was dissipated. Wise Mother Seraphina presently realized the difficulty of her favor ed pupil, and summoned Dagger to her plainly-furnished cell.
 What is this, child 9" asked the old nun. T find you reported for pertness by Sister Veronica and i. was only three days ago Sister Agnes made the same complaint"
 "They're so stupid" scowled Dagger That is, Sister Veronica is. Sister Agnes was - well she said I shouldn't tell Lou Anne she didn't knew what she was talking aoout."
 "Ah!" 4 faint twinkle struggled for mastery in the dim eyes masked by network of wrinkles. But perhaps Lou Anne" "Oh, but she didn't know, Mother Seraphina, She's dumb. It was whether we-I mean women-could love q man more than the Church" The twinkle died in the Mother Suptrior's eyes.
 That is grave subject for d young person to discuss, my dear" she answered. How did you and Lou Anne disagree 2"
 "Oh, I said, of course, you could love a man more than the Church = more than anything. You can, you know..'
 "I fear I do not returned Mother Seraphina. And as for the pert ness, you will write me an essay on department. You have some years ahead of you before you are fitted to criticize your elders and instruc- tors"
 Dagger blushed furiously.
 "I suppose I'm silly" she snapped: but I think I know more about algebra right now than Sis ter Veronica"
 Really" smiled Mother Sera- phina. Tt seems to me you should make use of such talent
 How"
 "Why, I might give you class of the younger children"
 But I hate teaching" exclaimed IdSser, ulSlHdSeu.
 Possibly, you will appreciate Sister Veronica's troubles after your experience" the Mother Superios answered.
 "Oh, I'll do it. if you want me to-"
 You are unhappy, child?" the old nun queried.
 Not very happy, anyway" Dagger replied curtly
 Twill it ease your pain to speak of it?"
 "No. No use" And half-aoplo- getic for her abruptness: I'm not going to let it bother me. Dick Yelling said you could make us- happiness help you, if you tried hard enough. I'm trying"
 Mother Seraphinas hand stretch ed out involuntarily over the arro- gant black head.
 God bless you, child" she said. Tt is ill to be young, and in sor- TOW. But if sorrow you must, treat yourself as your friend advised. Bend the sorrbw to your will. That way lies the peace that is greater than happiness, the peace our Lord said was beyond understanding.
 Dagger's eyes were moist as she went doUntairs, and in the chapel she knelt resolutely, determined to cudgel wilfulness from her spirit; but her closed eyes only conjured up vision of Howard
 Small wonder that when she took