It’s very good of you to say so, but I don’t think it likely.
Vicar.
One never knows by what paths the Most High will call His creatures to Himself. He is more cunning to save His children than they are to lose themselves. If you listen to the call, come to the Communion Table. I will ask no questions. It will be a joyful day for me if I am privileged to offer you the Blessed Sacrament of Our Lord and Saviour.
[He stretches out his hand and John takes it.
John.
Good-bye.
[The Vicar and Mrs. Poole go into the garden. John turns to Sylvia.
John.
Is it the question that the Vicar put me when we were talking about sin that has upset you, Sylvia?
Sylvia.