“But if I don't divorce Mr. Cheever and let him marry her the child will have no father—legally.”
“The responsibility is his, not yours.”
“You don't believe in infant damnation, do you? At least not on earth, do you?”
“I cannot control the evil impulses of others. The doctrines of the Church cannot be modified for the convenience of every sinner.”
“You advise against divorce, then?”
“I am unalterably opposed to it.”
“What is your solution, then, of this situation?”
“I shall have to think it over—and pray. Please go. You have staggered me.”
“When you have thought it over will you give me the help of your advice?”
“Certainly.”