Chapter 4: duke secretary
John, of course, will not know his end, and he is busy talking to Duke Wilson about his work.
Being a secretary to the Duke, even graduating from Cambridge University, is a great honor.
"Edward likes John very much, Mr. Lawrence, and you have a good son." The smile on Duke Wilson's face was a little fake.
Edward is the only son of Duke Wilson. The Duchess died three years ago, leaving the son who is only six years old this year.
Mr. Lawrence was very excited, and immediately said: "It is a great honor to be appreciated by Lord Edward."
Duke Wilson nodded slightly, but there was no wavering in his eyes.
Evan stood aside with some interest in his eyes. He had read in the original book that the duke valued his only son very much, and the heroine also used this child to to get close to Duke Wilson.
Evan glanced at Arya who was sitting in the corner, she was not involved with Duke Wilson yet, Evan slightly hooked the corner of her mouth, she would never talk to Duke Wilson on the relationship.
"Your Majesty." Just when Duke Wilson was finally impatient to leave, Evan said, "I just read the account of the church's donations, thank you very much for your generous donation to the church, I wonder if you have time lately, but allow me to salute your generosity."
Duke Wilson looked at Evan in surprise. In his opinion, Evan, an overly young pastor, was just like all the pastors he had ever met, quiet and peaceful, and suddenly he spoke astonishingly. , he is indeed a little uncomfortable.
"I am a believer of the Lord, these are what I should do, Pastor Bruce is overrated, but if Mr. Pastor wants to visit, Cornwall Manor will always open the door to the messenger of the Lord, Reverend Bruce can come at any time." The hesitation in Duke Wilson's eyes was fleeting, and he turned into the deep and well-bred nobleman before.
Evan slightly hooked the corner of his mouth and nodded.
Duke Wilson finally left the dinner party early. With his status, there is no need to stay in such a place for too long, and it is God's blessing to show his face.
The Lawrence and his wife sent the duke out again as if sending off the king. After they came back, the smiles on the faces of the two did not stop. They were like butterflies among the flowers. Led John, who was left behind, to chat with celebrities in the town.
Evan was also fortunate enough to have a few words with them. As a priest, he can be considered a gentleman in this small town.
From Evan's point of view, the Lawrence couple can be regarded as doting on John, especially Mrs. Lawrence, who wants to praise John to the sky, and the words are very intimate, so that Evan She had some goose bumps, but she still proudly told Evan about John's glorious history. In the end, Mr. Lawrence couldn't take it anymore and hurriedly stopped Mrs. Lawrence's exaggerated remarks.
"Okay dear, I don't think Pastor Bruce has eaten yet." Mr. Lawrence said with a smile.
Lady Lawrence realized her gaffe, and led John to other places to brag.
John, the protagonist of the incident, was indifferent from beginning to end, even in the face of Evan, he raised his head arrogantly.
Evan looked at his back and just sneered, such a person is only worthy of being a cannon fodder, Evan has no idea of saving him from fire and water, he feels that there is no need for it, Even if it is necessary, he doesn't have the time. The only thing he thinks about is how to survive in this chaotic world, or to survive more comfortably.
It was late when the welcome dinner ended. Sheriff Chandler was drinking too much and was already a little drunk. Evan's parsonage was just in the same direction as the sheriff's house. , The sheriff's wife is a weak woman who can't move a tall sheriff at all, so Evan, as a good pastor, had to take on the heavy responsibility of sending Sheriff Chandler home.
Fortunately, everyone did not miscalculate the weight of an alcoholic, especially a man like Sheriff Chandler who was six feet three inches and more than two hundred pounds. The Lawrences sent one of their servants to assist Egypt Wen sent the sheriff back.
This servant happened to be John's valet, Evan's impatient heart suddenly calmed down, and his heart began to calculate quickly.
John is the secretary of the duke. The one who knows a lot of news about the duke is probably this secretary, and as the secretary's footman, I am afraid he knows a lot.
Evan and the footman helped the sheriff into the car, the sheriff's wife was driving in front, while Evan and the footman sat in the back.
Evan has a very seductive face, coupled with his respected profession, so when he wants to get closer to someone, it is very important cheap.
Evan just said a few words of nonsense in the New Testament of the Bible, the devout Protestant, and he digs his heart out for Evan.
"Pastor Bruce, I want to repent to you." The slender footman said suddenly after they sent the sheriff home.
Evan looked at the dark night around him, and couldn't help but hesitate: "At this time, the door of the confessional room should have been locked, come back tomorrow." Even Evan couldn't help but think Listen immediately, but you can't violate the rules at this time.
The servant shook his head with a sad face: "Pastor, please don't mind, I want to repent to you here, you are right, God created us, his mercy is enough to forgive us all fault."
Evan was a little surprised, but he couldn't help the devil in his heart and nodded: "Since you asked for this, then I'll make an exception for you."
Evan brought the manservant to the church, the night watchman had fallen asleep, Evan took him to the living room in the back, poured a glass of brandy and stuffed it into his hand , then crossed his chest and whispered, "Okay, lost lamb, you can start repenting."
"I... My name is Jimmy, and the last time I confessed was... six months ago." Jimmy was obviously nervous and stuttered.
"Jimmy, what did you do?" Evan looked mild.
Jimmy raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, a little panic in his eyes: "I...I am guilty of lying."
Evan was a little dejected for a while. After a long time, it turned out to be such a thing. People in this era are too innocent. If lying is also a sin, he should have gone to **** long ago .
"Jimmy, the Lord will forgive your guilt." Although Evan was disappointed, his face was still kind. In the blue eyes, under the dim light, there was a A power that penetrates the heart.
Jimmy couldn't help trembling, he shook the brandy in the handshake, lowered his head, and muttered: "Look, Mr. Pastor, it's not like this, my guilt is more than that, My master, Master John, who smoked opium, told me to hide it from Mr. Lawrence, and to steal money from Mr. Lawrence, I...I really don't know what to do, Mr. Reverend."
Evan's eyes widened all of a sudden, he never imagined that he would dig up such a hot news, John Lawrence smoked opium, no wonder he would be cannon fodder in the end, Evan's eyes flashed clean.
If you can reform, then the Lord will forgive you, and your soul can be saved." Evan looked at Jimmy with sincerity, but his heart was just about to move, which was never mentioned in the original book. , If he exposes it, I really don't know what the scene will be like.
Jimmy looked at Evan with a hint of fear in his eyes, and hurriedly took his hand out of Evan's hand: "No... I can't do this, if I tell the master, Master John will dismiss me Yes, I still have children and elderly people at home, and I can't lose this job."
Evan slightly curved the corners of his mouth: "Jimmy, don't worry, John is a reasonable child, he knows that you are for his own good, and won't blame you, even if he dismisses you, the church Just in need of a night watchman, you can come anytime."
When Jimmy heard this, his eyes became a little excited. Everyone knows that the night watchman in the church is a very profitable job, at least it makes more money than being a low-level servant.
"Boo, Pastor Bruce." Jimmy licked his dry lips with some hesitation: "Are you telling the truth?"
Evan twitched the corners of his mouth slightly, he was very clear in his heart that the big thing had been decided.
"I am the Lord's servant, how can I lie."
Jimmy breathed a sigh of relief, the clergy at this time were still very credible.
Evan sent away the worried Jimmy and returned to the church again, but when he passed the Notre Dame Hall, he found Mrs Sanders kneeling in front of the Virgin Mary and weeping full face.
Evan stopped silently, but Mrs. Sanders discovered his existence first, she wiped her face quickly, and said coldly: "Pastor Bruce? So? Why are you still in church so late?"
, monotonous and rigid, without the slightest attraction.
Evan came out of the shadows, with an approachable smile on his face, whispered: "Mrs. Sanders."
At the dinner tonight, he also paid attention to the whereabouts of Mrs. Sanders. She seems to have no close people in this town. She stood alone all night. In the corner, watching everything coldly, without the slightest thought of wanting to talk to everyone.
"I just sent away a confessor." Evan replied with a smile.
Mrs. Sanders has completely recovered her ruthless appearance at this time, she glanced at Evan with a stern face, and said solemnly: "The confession room is locked, why is Pastor Bruce? To be able to act like this is an act of disobedience to the canon."
Evan gave a wry smile: "I can't refuse a lost lamb because the confession room is locked, Mrs. Sanders, I'm really sorry."
Looking at Evan's sincere eyes, Mrs. Sanders couldn't help but be moved by her cold expression. She sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Pastor Bruce, this is not an example."
Evan smiled mildly, but suddenly there was a bit of interest in his heart, he thought, he finally found the weakness of Mrs. Sanders, who was as cold as a stone The woman weeps in front of the Virgin Mary for two reasons, either because of the Gospel or because of her child.
A person like Mrs. Sanders is obviously not the kind of person who can be touched by the gospel, which means that she once had children, and the reason why she said she was because of the current Mrs. Sanders No children, her husband died more than 20 years ago, and they have no children left.
It's really interesting that Mrs. Sanders, who is almost comparable to Joan of Arc, has an illegitimate child, which is like Christmas for Evan, the deepest dark side of this town, It finally unfolded slowly in front of Evan.