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38 the miracles of antichrist
Josef. " Mongibello is like the whole world, all the
beauteousness and charms of earth are there, and
plants and climates and wonders. The whole earth
comes all at once and tempts him."
Gaetano felt that Father Josef spoke the truth.
It seemed as though the whole world stretched out
strong arms to seize him. He felt that he must
cling to the wall in order not to be snatched
away.
" It is better for him to see the world," said Father
Josef. " He would only be longing after it, if he
remained in the convent. If he is allowed to see the
world, perhaps he will begin to long for heaven
again."
Gaetano did not yet understand what Father Josef
meant, when he felt himself lifted in his arms,
carried back into the reception-room and put down in
Donna Elisa’s lap.
" Since you have won him, Donna Elisa, you
must take him," said Father Josef. "You must
show him Mongibello, and try if you can keep
him."
But when Gaetano once more sat with Donna
Elisa, he felt so happy, that it was impossible for
him to flee from her again. He was as much a
captive as though he had entered Mongibello, and the
mountain wall had closed behind him
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