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"But Monsignor Noakes, I can't, I'm too weak. When I leave the institute I'll certainly denounce it in conversation and I'll certainly vote for parties opposing it, but I won't have time to work against it. I'll be working to earn a living. I'm sorry."
Noakes said drearily, "Don't apologise. A priest must always urge people to be better than himself."