He was a
member of society, and his cause is the cause of all of us. Rely upon
it, you will have justice." While speaking he had opened the door and
given the constable a sign to lead the woman away.
This was not necessary; Panna went voluntarily, after casting a strange
look at the magistrate which somewhat perplexed him.
The cartwright's funeral took place in the afternoon amid a great
throng of villagers. Since his mother's death Molnar had had no
relatives in the place, and his wife and her father were the only
mourners among the concourse which followed the coffin to the cemetery.
The Catholic pastor, who was often Abonyi's partner at his evening card
parties, delivered an edifying address beside the open grave. He took
for his text the verse (Matthew v. 44): "But I say unto you, Love your
enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and
pray for them which despitefully use you and persecute you," and said a
great deal about forgiveness and reconciliation. The listeners were
much moved, and frequently wiped their eyes. Panna alone was tearless
and sullen, she felt enraged with the fat, prating priest, who did not
seem to her to speak sincerely.
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