New Irish Comedies

It seemed as if he used the shifts and lore and cunning of the world, as bidden to do, for the greater glory of God, without joy in their handling or hatred of that in them which was evil but turning them, with a firm gesture of obedience back upon themselves and for all this silent service it seemed as if he loved not at all the master and little,

and his companions, this singing and rhythmic beating of wings seemed as sweet as a song of lamentation.