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126 228 . the miracles of antichrist
sternly. " You yourselves say that the image has
given you everything you have desired. Is there
then no one in Diamante who, during these years,
has prayed for the forgiveness of sins and peace of
the soul.
" Can this be possible? The people of Diamante
have had nothing to pray for save lottery numbers
and prosperous years and daily bread and health and
money. Nothing save the good things of this world
has it desired. Not one has it behooved to pray for a
heavenly grace. Can it really be so ? No, it is
impossible," said Father Gondo cheerfully, as though
filled with sudden hope. " It is I who have made a
mistake. The people of Diamante have understood
that I would not lay the image on the fire without
inquiring into this matter. They are only waiting
for me to cease in order that they may step forward
and bear witness.
" Many will say : 1 That image has made me a
believer,’ and many will say : ’ It has granted me
forgiveness of sins,’ and many will say : ’ It has
opened my eyes, so that I have been permitted to
see the glory of heaven.’ They will step forward
and say all this, and I shall be put to scorn, and be
obliged to carry the image back to the altar and
acknowledge that I have been mistaken."
Father Gondo was silent and smiled encouragingly
upon the people. A violent commotion passed
through the throng of listeners. Several apparently
intended to step forward and witness. They went
a few steps, then stopped.
" I am waiting," said the Father, and his eyes
besought and entreated the people to come.
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