John.
That suggests a very dogmatic attitude. I don’t see how anyone can positively assert that there is no God. It would be as reasonable as to assert that there’s nothing on the other side of a wall that you can’t look over.
Vicar.
Do you believe in God?
John.
I don’t think it’s quite your business to ask me. [With a smile.] Wasn’t it St. Paul who said: “Be not zealous overmuch.”
Vicar.
You can’t be unaware that by certain statements of yours the other day you gave the greatest pain to those nearest and dearest to you.
Sylvia.
What you said made me very unhappy, John. I didn’t know what to do. I went to the Vicar and asked his advice.