Chapter Two“I shall miss you, Reverend Mother, and thank you so very much for all the kindness you have shown to me since I have been here.”
Safina spoke with an unmistakable note of sincerity in her voice.
The Mother Superior smiled.
“It has been a pleasure having you, Safina,” she said, “and I hope, when you go out into the world, you will remember all that we have taught you.”
“I shall remember all of it,” Safina declared, “and to be honest, Reverend Mother, I wish so much that I did not have to leave you.”
The Mother Superior put her hand on Safina’s shoulder.
”You are now grown up and you have a position in life to fulfil. Do not forget that there are people who will try to follow your example and those you will inspire. You must not fail them.”
“I will try not to,” Safina prom
