The Innocent
“Carlyn whispered. Then no more words would come.“Prayers are good, but a proper Believer speaks them silently.” The elder’s eyes came back to her. “That is as the Bible instructs. To go into your prayer closet.” He looked around. “This can be your prayer closet. A wonderful place for prayer. I daresay even Mr. Whitlow said a few prayers in his time here.” He gestured toward the body.Carlyn kept her eyes on the elder. If she could distract him, she might get past him to the door. He did not seem... to have a weapon. Then again, Curt was dead. Very dead.“You killed him.” Carlyn’s voice sounded hoarse.The man looked surprised. “Nay. That is not so.”“But he’s dead.”“Oh yes, quite dead. But not by my hand. Mother Ann punished him for bringing trouble to our village. She was ready with her help since she knows I was merely trying to increase the Society’s land holdings when I was enticed into Mr. Whitlow’s nefarious dealings. She is ever ready with her protection.MoreLess
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