It appeared to puzzle Parson Lute. He had been otherwise informed by Parson Stump. The woman was not in a state of grace.
“You have cast yourself upon the mercy of God?” he asked.
“No, sir.”
“Then how, my daughter, can you say that you are prepared?”
There was no answer.
“You have made your peace with an offended God?”
“No, sir.”
“But you say that you are prepared?”
“Yes, sir.”
“You have repented of your sin?”