That the Abbess's story will be passed over in silence
by the authorities at the Vatican, unless, of course, it is beyond dispute, is impossible. Roman Catholic writers seldom miss an opportunity—and no fair-minded person will be anything but glad that this is the case •-•e of correcting misstatements in the Press made in regard to their creed or the actions of its authorities. If, then, there is a good answer to the Abbess, we may be per- fectly certain it will be stated, and well stated. Till this answer appears, and we have heard the other side, we shall therefore suspend our judgment. It may, of course, turn out that the community was badly ordered, and that the 'Vatican was anxious to p'ut an end to it —though, if that was the case, we cannot see why it was not dissolved by the Pope and the nuns released from their vows. Again, it is conceivable that the eviction was carried out with humanity and gentle- ness. All it is fair to say at present is that the indictment is a most serious one, that it is drawn by a person competent to draw it, and that it must be answered.
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