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hats, and the women their white aprons with the
wide tucks. They all sang; all their eyes were filled
with tears—they all mourned.
“Then the old Rector trembled and grew frightened.
What could he say to all those people in
trouble? He must say something to comfort them.
“When the hymn was finished, he stretched out
his arms toward the people.
“‘I see,’ he said, ‘that you are in trouble, and
trouble is more difficult to bear for those who are
to tread the paths of life for many years than for
me, for I shall soon be called away.’
He paused dismayed. His voice was too feeble,
and he hesitated in his choice of words.
“But soon he began again. His voice had
regained the vigor of his youth, and his eyes shone.
“He made us a splendid speech, Gösta. First he
told us all he knew about God’s pilgrim; afterwards
he reminded us that no outer brilliance nor great
talent made this man so highly honored—it was
because he always kept in God’s paths. And he
prayed us for God’s sake—for Christ’s sake—to
do the same. Every one should love his neighbor
and help him. Every one should do as Captain
Lennert did, for no great talent was required for
that—only a devout mind. And he explained the
meaning to us of all that had happened during
the year. He said it had been the preparation for
a period of love and happiness which was certainly
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