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"Mr. Geoffrey, prayer is a wonderful prop to a anxious 'eart! " said Mrs. Trapes, leaning over the banisters to greet him as he ascended. "Mr. Geoffrey, my hands has been lifted in prayer for ye this night as so did me behoove, and here you are safe back with -- that b'y. A prayer prayed proper, and prayed by them as ain't plaguein' the Lord constant about their souls an' other diseases, is always dooly regarded. Yes, sir, a occasional petition is always heard and worketh wonders as the -- my land, Mr. Geoffrey, look at your face!"
"I know, Mrs. Trapes. Has she come in yet?"