"
Missy couldn't bear to wait for someone else to begin. She jumped
hastily to her feet. Grandma tried to pull her down. Missy frowned
slightly--why was grandma tugging at her skirt? Tugging aways she
extended her arms with palms flat together and thumbs extended--one
of Brother Poole's most effective gestures--and began:
"My soul rejoiceth because I have seen the light. Yea, it burns in
my soul and my soul is restoreth. I will fear no evil even if it is
born again. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days
of my life, and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever. I
have been a sinner but--"
Why was grandma pulling at her skirt? Missy twitched away and,
raising her voice to a higher key, went on:
"I said I've been a sinner, but I've repented my sins and want to
lead a blameless life. I repent my sins--O Lord, please forgive me
for being a spy-eye when Cousin Pete kissed Polly Currier, and guide
me to lead a blameless life. Amen."
She sat down.
A great and heavenly stillness came and wrapped itself about her, a
soft and velvety stillness; to shut out gasp or murmur or stifled
titter.
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