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I used the quickest way to reach the chapel Through all the gardens I hurried, glancing uneasily at the woods that hid the ce to stretch out and cross one another as I neared the chapel door A strange scent afted on the war the chapel quite out of breath, with an had been installed since I was here last I stole as quietly as possible into the chapel

Joel was seated at the organ playing beautifully, showing that once he had been truly a professionalI relaxed when I saw the twins in the front pew, looking content as they stared up at their uncle, who sang so well it alave me peace

The hymn ended Automatically the tent down on their knees and placed their small palms beneath their chins They seehter

Why was I thinking that? This was a holy place

"And lo, though alk through the valley of the shadow of death, ill fear no evil" spoke Bart, now on his knees "Repeat after me, Darren, Deirdre"

"And lo, though alk through the valley of the shadow of death, ill fear no evil," obeyed Deirdre, her high-pitched, s the way for Darren to follow

"For thou art with me" instructed Bart "For thou art with me"

"Thy rod and thy staff shall comfort me"

"Thy rod and thy staff shall comfort me"

I stepped forward "Bart, what the devil are you doing? This is not Sunday, nor has anyone died"

His bowed head raised His dark eyes met mine and held such sorrow "Leave, Mother, please"

I ran to the children, who juathered them into my arms "We don't like it here," whispered Deirdre "Hate here"

Joel had risen to his feet He stood tall and lean in the shadoith colors froaunt face He said not a word, just looked ly

"Go back to your rooms, Mother, please, please"

"You have no right to teach these children fear of God When you teach religion, Bart, you speak of God's love, not his wrath"