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ONLY OF THIS WORLD 367
“Can it be possible? The people of Diamante
have not had anything to pray for except lottery
numbers and good years and daily bread and health
and money. They have asked for nothing but the
good of this world. Not one has needed to pray for
heavenly grace.
“Can it really be? No, it is impossible,” said
Father Gondo joyfully, as if filled with a 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 asking and
investigating about it. You are only waiting for
me to be silent to step forward and give your
testimony.
“ Many will now come and say: ’ That image has
made me a believer;’ and many will say: ’ He has
granted me the forgiveness of sins;’ and many will
say: * He has opened my eyes, so that I have been
able to gaze on the glory of heaven.’ They will
come forward and speak, and I shall be mocked and
derided and compelled to bear the image to the
altar and acknowledge that I have been mistaken.”
Father Gondo stopped speaking and smiled
invitingly at the people. A quick movement passed
through the crowd of listeners. Several seemed to
have the intention of coming forward and testifying.
They came a few steps, but then they stopped.
“I am waiting,” said the Father, and his eyes
implored and called on the people to come.
No one came. The whole mass of people was
in wailing despair that they would not testify to the
advantage of their beloved image. But no one did
so.
“My poor children,” said Father Gondo, sadly.
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