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He sat down facing the other , meeting with steadfast eyes the searching look fastened upon him . `` Since when , '' Father Frontford asked , `` have you held this determination ? '' `` Since last night . '' `` Is it founded upon any especial circumstance connected with your going with Mrs. Wilson to midnight service ? '' Maurice looked down for a moment in thought , then he met the eyes of the other frankly . `` Father , '' he said , `` I do n't think that I could tell you all that has led to this decision if I would ; and I do not see that it would be wise for us to go into the matter in any case . It seems to me that the fact that I have decided , and decided absolutely , is enough . ''