Sister Bernadette's legal career raised questions among her listeners about the degree of choice a nun is allowed.

Sister Bernadette is sure she recognized the voice but she can't put a face to it.

Sister Bernadette's call from someone asking about the thrift shop because her granddaughter had a new baby and no clothes for it.

I went straight to the office in the mansion house, where Sister Bernadette sat typing slowly at the desk by the door.

Sister Bernadette was wrapped up well but still looked cold.

I had been called here from my room by Sister Bernadette.

In a few minutes Sister Bernadette would come in with a tray of tea for three.

The tray will be placed on the table after Sister Bernadette has removed the fern.

Sister Bernadette, one of the eight travelling, said: 'We had to give our answer straight away and it was the unanimous yes.

He develops a close relationship with Sister Bernadette, who later becomes engaged to his father.