Miller's Crossing: Complete Box Set by David Clark

Author:David Clark [Clark, David]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-09-17T22:00:00+00:00

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The two men strolled together, one next to the other, out into the pasture beside the main house. Father Lucian looked around and took in the fresh cool air and the lasting orange glow of the setting sun. Edward watched two geese flying to the south. This was the peacefulness he sought when he returned home. So far it came only in fleeting moments.

Father Lucian said, “Beautiful home you have.”

“Thanks.”

“It is not uncommon for nature to use true beauty to hide significant dangers.”

“I don’t catch your meaning.”

“Nature often disguises the dangerous creatures and places. To the uneducated eye, no one would ever guess what really goes on here.”

“If you tried to explain it to a true outsider, they would think you’re nuts.”

“Ah, true. There are many non-believers out there. Truly faithful believers would know they are being told the truth.”

Edward’s common sense disagreed on the surface, but considered there maybe deeper meaning to his statement.

“I didn’t come here to talk to you about this…” Father Lucian said as he gestured toward the horizon line. “Mr. Meyer, can I speak completely freely… honestly to you?”

“Of course, Father.”

“Father Murray means well, but he is not able to deal with what goes on here. His training does not cover this. The Vatican hand selects, trains, and assigns the priests for these sites. None, and I mean none, of the training involves how to handle the demons or spirits. We look for priests with a certain level of faith and personality. They are to be trusted allies and confidants to the Primaries assigned. To help sure up and deal with their spiritual and mental health. He has had none of the training your family has.”

“Is the training you are talking about knowledge handed down through our family?” asked Edward.

“Yes and no. That is part, but once a child in the Primary family ascends, they undergo formal training at the Vatican.”

Edward looked at Father Lucian with a quizzical expression. “Ascend?”

“Oh yes, you were probably too young to have heard that term. Think of it as a coming of age, when a child first shows an ability. You lost your parents and disappeared from our view before you ascended. Your father was seventeen when he ascended, and like all before him, he came to the Vatican for one year for training.” Father Lucian’s stoic expression now showed a hint of a smile. “He was an inquisitive one.”

“You knew my father?” Edward asked.

“Yes, very much so. His training was my responsibility.”

“So, you taught him which prayers to use and when.”

“We talked about the prayers a little, but I left that to his father. He was more familiar with the book than I. Actually, until Father Murray showed it to me earlier today, I had never seen it. My training was more around an ability. Do you know why the church selected your family as the Primary for this location?”

Edward answered with confidence. “Because we can see the spirits.”

“Wrong. Most every family here can see spirits. Father Murray can see them.

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