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“I’m sure she didn’t get over it quickly, Moe. But she’s asked God’s
forgiveness, and she knows she’s received it.”
“That easy, eh? Gee, I wish I had that kind of religion.” There was
mockery in Moe’s voice.
“It’s the Christian religion, Moe, not just that kind. Morley says
that if we ….” She felt the blood rush to her face.
Moe slowed down, turned to her and grinned. “Yeah? What does
Morley say, kiddo?”
“The Bible says if we confess our sins, God forgives us because he
loves us.”
Out of the corner of her eye she saw Moe shrug. “Sounds too easy
for me.”
“Morley says you just have to believe it,” she said quietly.
“I believe what I see.”
“You saw Curly’s peace before she entered the convent, Moe. Think
about it. Where does that come from?”
Moe did not answer, and they climbed the stairs to their apartment
in silence.
‘Morley says’ … And where did that come from, Tyne?
The telephone began to ring just as they opened the door. Moe,
with the advantage of her long stride, reached it first.
“Yes, she’s here. We just came in.” Moe handed Tyne the receiver.
“It’s your mom,” she whispered.
Tyne snatched the receiver from Moe’s outstretched hand. “Mom?
What is it? Has something happened to Dad?”
“No, nothing’s happened to your dad. But Tyne, he’s being sent
home.”
“Home? What … when? Oh, Mom, that’s great. Is he so much better
then?”
“No, he’s not better.” Her mother sounded frantic. “But he’s convinced
the doctors he can manage at home. He can’t walk without
help, Tyne; he can’t even dress himself properly. What am I going to
do? I can’t look after him.”
“No, Mom, of course you can’t.” She felt confused, hardly knowing
what to say. How could this have happened? “Why have the doctors
listened to him? Of course he wants to be home, but surely he knows
you can’t manage ….”
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