THE RULING PASSION.
A gentleman of Irishextraction, a Catholic by education, but an inveterate gamester, was taken ill with a disease that precluded all hope of being conquered. His physician frankly told him that he could survive but a few hours, and had perhaps better send for the priest, which was done. Father Ryan came, heard his confession, discharged the customary priestly offices with the solemnity befitting the occasion, and administered the last offices and consolations of the Church. This done, the penitent turned with inquiring look, and said : ‘ Father Ryan, when I die will I go to heaven ’’ • I trust so. ’ • And be an angel and have wings ?’ • I hope so. ’ • And you’ll go to heaven when you die ?’ • That is my belief.’ • And be an angel too, and have wings T • It may be.’ • Well, when you get there I’ll just fly you for five!'
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New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XII, 22 September 1894, Page 288
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147THE RULING PASSION. New Zealand Graphic, Volume XIII, Issue XII, 22 September 1894, Page 288
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