The abbot's Cordon, or handbell, summoned the brothers and novices to their Superior; whilst the Petasius was used to call in those working at a distance from the main building.
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At the end of it, he lifted a small handbell from the writing-table and rang it twice.
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"Waiting for you, father," she answered, touching a small handbell by her side.
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