“Has any one more than you have? Is not the whole system one of priestcraft? What do priests know more than I do, and for what are they seeking to bring me under their care, unless to augment their power, and increase their comforts?”
“Perhaps you have an inclination to listen to teachers of another creed? They are in the next town.”
“Oh no, they are all alike in one thing, however they may differ in other matters, to rule others and help themselves.”
“Was Father Rudolph of that class?”
“No, apparently not—but how do you know Father Rudolph? Or how did you know that I was acquainted with him?”
Klemm bit his lip—“It is not difficult to ascertain who have been your friends, as in your delirium you were very free with their names.”
“Did I repeat her name.”
“Only as Louise. But you are apparently set against the clergy.”
“Yes.”
“Have you thought really of their influence on your life? Have you considered that much of all that you call morals is indeed the effect of their religious teaching?”