"But are they not parts of religion?"
"I do not know. If they are, it is not to be surprised at that religion gets water-logged."
"But such things may be helpful to some people."
"In which way?"
"Oh, I don't know! But some day you will see things differently, perhaps."
"Perhaps so. I see some things differently already."
"Then you are not an infidel?"
"You can call me by any name you like. I do not mind so long as you understand me, and I have your sympathy."
"My sympathy, I fear, can be of no help to you."
"It will help me more than you can understand."