CHAPTER VIII

THE RELIGIOUS DIFFICULTY

Nature of the religious difficulty. Rivalry between the churches --Various claims for "representation" among the nursing staff-- "Anti-Puseyite" attacks. II. Miss Nightingale's attitude in the squabble. III. The difficulty increased by the advent of Miss Stanley's party--Charges of proselytism--Lord Panmure's instructions misinterpreted. IV. Aggravation by the religious feuds of the difficulty of obtaining efficient nurses--Worry caused to Miss Nightingale 244