Maria Monk

Standing near the door, we dipped our fingers in the holy water, crossed and blessed ourselves, and proceeded up to the sleeping-room, in the usual order, two by two. ↗

— Maria Monk

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The Bishop, as I have remarked, was not very dignified on all occasions, and sometimes acted in such a manner as would not have appeared well in public. ↗

— Maria Monk

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The day on which I received confirmation was a distressing one to me. ↗

— Maria Monk

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The manufacture of wax candles was another important branch of business in the nunnery. ↗

— Maria Monk

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The only recreation there allowed, however, is that of the mind, and of this there is but little. ↗

— Maria Monk

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We were constantly hearing it repeated, that we must never again look upon ourselves as our own; but must remember, that we were solemnly and irrevocably devoted to God. ↗

— Maria Monk

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We were kept at work, and permitted to speak with each other only on such subjects as related to the Convent, and all in the hearing of the old nuns who sat by us. ↗

— Maria Monk

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