THE FATHER
BY
BJORNSTJERNE BJORNSON
From "The Bridal March." Translated by Prof. R. B. Anderson.
THE FATHER
BY
BJORNSTJERNE BJORNSON
The man whose story is here to be told was the wealthiest and most influential person in his parish; his name was Thord Overaas. He appeared in the priest's study one day, tall and earnest.
"I have gotten a son," said he, "and I wish to present him for baptism."
"What shall his name be?"