Guidebook for the Dark Duke

Of course John will not know his end, he is busy talking about his work with Duke Wilson at this time.

As a Duke's secretary, even a graduate from Cambridge University is a great honor.

"Edward likes John very much, Mr. Lawrence, you have a good son." The smile on Duke Wilson's face was a bit false.

Edward is the only son of the Duke of Wilson. The Duchess died three years ago, leaving behind a son who is only six years old this year.

Mr. Lawrence was very excited, and immediately said: "It is a great honor to be appreciated by Lord Edward."

Duke Wilson nodded slightly, but there was no movement in his eyes.

Evan stood aside, with some interest in his eyes. He had read in the original book that the Duke valued his only son very much, and the hostess also used this child to get close to Duke Wilson.

Evan glanced at Alia, who was sitting in the corner, she hadn't gotten involved with Duke Wilson yet, Evan hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, and she would never have anything to do with Duke Wilson.

"My lord duke." Evan said just when Duke Wilson finally got impatient and wanted to leave: "I just read the accounts of the church's donations. Thank you very much for your generous donation to the church. I wonder if you have time recently. Allow me to greet you for your generosity."

Duke Wilson looked at Evan in surprise. In his opinion, Evan, an overly young priest, was just like all the priests he had seen. He was quiet and peaceful, and suddenly spoke surprisingly. He was indeed a little uncomfortable.

"I am a believer of the Lord, and these are what I should do. Pastor Bruce is overrated, but if Mr. Pastor wants to visit, Cornwall Manor will always open the door to the Lord's messenger. Pastor Bruce can come at any time." Wilson The hesitation in the Duke's eyes was fleeting, and he became the deep and educated nobleman before.

Evan hooked the corners of his mouth slightly, and nodded.

In the end, Duke Wilson left the dinner early. With his status, there is no need to stay in this kind of place for too long. It is God's blessing to show his face.

The Lawrence couple sent the Duke away as if they were sending off the king. After returning, the smiles on the faces of the two people never stopped. Like butterflies among the flowers, they led John who was left behind, Go around and talk to the famous people in town.

Evan was also fortunate to have a few words with them. As a pastor, he is also considered a gentleman above this small town.

In Evan's view, the Lawrence couple can be regarded as doting on John, especially Mrs. Lawrence, who is going to praise John to the sky. The words are so intimate that Evan has goosebumps, but she However, he still proudly told Evan about John's glorious history. In the end, Mr. Lawrence couldn't bear it anymore, and hurriedly stopped Mrs. Lawrence's exaggerated remarks.

"Well, dear, I don't think Reverend Bruce has eaten yet," said Mr. Lawrence, laughing.

Only then did Mrs. Lawrence realize her gaffe, and smiled and led John to brag elsewhere.

But John, the protagonist of the matter, was very indifferent from the beginning to the end. Even when facing Evan, he raised his head a little arrogantly.

Evan looked at his back and just sneered. Such a person is only worthy of being cannon fodder. Evan didn't have any idea of ​​saving him from fire and water. He didn't think it was necessary, even if it was necessary, he didn't have it Time, the only thing he thinks about is how to survive in this chaotic world, or how to survive more comfortably.

It was already late at the end of the welcome dinner. Sheriff Chandler drank too much and was already a little drunk. Evan's pastor's hut was just in the same direction as the sheriff's home. The sheriff's wife was a weak The tall and burly sheriff couldn't move the girl, so Evan, as a good pastor, had to take on the heavy responsibility of sending Sheriff Chandler home.

Fortunately, everyone did not miscalculate the weight of an alcoholic, especially Sheriff Chandler, who is six feet three inches and weighs more than two hundred pounds. The Lawrences sent one of their servants to help Evan take the sheriff back.

This servant happened to be John's servant, and Evan's impatient heart suddenly calmed down, and he began to calculate rapidly in his heart.

John is the Duke's secretary, and the secretary who knows the most information about the Duke is probably the secretary, and as the secretary's manservant, he probably knows a lot.

Evan and the valet helped the sheriff into the car, and the frightened wife of the sheriff drove in front, while Evan and the valet sat behind.

Evan has a very seductive look, which, combined with his respected profession, gives him a huge advantage when he wants to get close to someone.

Evan just talked a few nonsense in the New Testament of the Bible, and this devout Protestant started to feel his heart and soul for Evan.

"Pastor Bruce, I want to confess to you." The thin manservant said suddenly after they sent the sheriff home.

Evan looked at the dark night around him, and couldn't help hesitating: "At this time, the door of the confession room should have been locked, so come back tomorrow." Even Evan couldn't help but want to listen immediately, but he couldn't help it. The rules at this time cannot be violated.

The male servant cried and shook his head: "Pastor, please don't mind, I want to confess to you here, you are right, God created us, and his mercy is enough to forgive all our mistakes."

Evan was a little surprised, but he still couldn't help the devil in his heart, nodded: "Since you asked for this, then I will make an exception for you."

Evan brought the manservant to the church, and the night watchman had already fallen asleep, so Evan grandly took him to the back living room, poured a glass of brandy into his hand, and crossed himself on his chest , whispered: "Okay, lost lamb, you can start to repent."

"I... My name is Jimmy. The last time I confessed was... half a year ago." Jimmy was obviously a little nervous and stuttered.

"Jimmy, what did you do?" Evan looked mild.

Jimmy raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, with a bit of panic in his eyes: "I... I am guilty of deceiving people."

Evan was a little frustrated for a while. After a long time, it turned out that such a small thing happened. People of this era are too innocent. If cheating is a crime, he should have gone to hell long ago.

"Jimmy, the Lord will forgive your sins." Although Evan was disappointed in his heart, he still had a kind look on his face. In his blue eyes, under the dim light, there was a power to see through people's hearts.

Jimmy couldn't help trembling. He shook the brandy in his hand, lowered his head, and murmured: "Look, Mr. Pastor, it's not like this. My culpability goes beyond that. My master, Master John, is an opium addict. , He asked me to hide this matter from Mr. Lawrence, and also stole money from Mr. Lawrence, I... I really don't know what to do, Mr. Pastor."

Evan's eyes widened all of a sudden. He never expected to find such explosive news. John Lawrence smoked opium. No wonder he would be cannon fodder in the end. Evan's eyes flashed.

"Jimmy." Evan reached out and took Jimmy's trembling hands: "The merciful Lord will seize every opportunity to bring back his lost lamb. You are guilty of lying, but as long as you can change your ways, then the Lord will I will forgive you, and your soul can be saved." Evan looked at Jimmy with a sincere face, but his heart was ready to move. This matter was never mentioned in the original book. If it was revealed by him , I really don't know what kind of scene there will be.

Jimmy looked at Evan with fear in his eyes, and hastily withdrew his hand from Evan's: "No... I can't do this, if I tell the master, Master John will fire me, I still have children at home And old man, I can't afford to lose this job."

Evan bent his lips slightly: "Jimmy, don't worry, John is a sensible child, he knows you are for his own good, and he won't blame you, even if he fires you, the church just lacks a night watchman, you can always You can come."

After hearing this, Jimmy's eyes became a little excited. Everyone knew that being a night watchman in a church was a very lucrative job, at least more than being a junior servant.

"Bo, Pastor Bruce." Jimmy licked his dry lips hesitantly: "Is what you said true?"

Evan hooked the corner of his mouth slightly, he knew very well in his heart that the big thing had been decided.

"I am the servant of the Lord, how can there be lies."

Jimmy breathed a sigh of relief for a moment, the clergy at this time are still very credible.

Evan sent away the worried Jimmy and returned to the church again, but when he passed the Notre Dame Hall, he found that Mrs. Sanders was kneeling in front of the Notre Dame and weeping.

Evan stopped calmly, but Mrs. Sanders noticed his presence first, she quickly wiped her face, and said coldly: "Pastor Bruce? Why are you still in church so late. "

Her face was still tear-stained, and her original serious look looked a bit bleak at this moment. She was still wearing a long dress for the dinner party, a dark purple dress, just like herself, monotonous and rigid, without the slightest attraction.

Evan came out of the shadows, with an approachable smile on his face, and whispered: "Mrs. Sanders."

At the dinner tonight, he also paid attention to Mrs. Sanders's whereabouts. She didn't seem to have any close people in this town. Tonight, she stood alone in a corner, watching everything with cold eyes. He didn't have the slightest desire to speak to the crowd.

"I just sent away a confessor." Evan replied with a smile.

Mrs. Sanders had completely restored her previous ruthless appearance at this time. She glanced at Evan with a straight face, and said in a solemn voice: "The confession room has been locked, how can Pastor Bruce act like this, this is a violation of the law. Canonical conduct."

Evan smiled bitterly: "I can't refuse a lost lamb because the confession room is locked, Mrs. Sanders, I'm really sorry."

Looking at Evan's sincere eyes, Mrs. Sanders couldn't help but feel a little moved by her forced and cold expression. She sighed softly and said in a low voice: "Pastor Bruce, don't make an example."

Evan smiled gently, but a little interest suddenly arose in his heart. He thought that he had finally found the weakness of Mrs. Sanders, who was as cold as a rock, and could make a woman cry in front of the statue of the Virgin Mary. Two reasons, infected by the gospel or because of her children.

A person like Mrs. Sanders is obviously not the kind of person who will be moved by the gospel, which means that she once had a child. The reason why she said once is because the current Mrs. Sanders has no children. Died just over 20 years ago, and they have no children left.

It's really interesting, Mrs. Sanders, who is almost comparable to Joan of Arc, has an illegitimate child. This is like Christmas for Evan. The deepest dark side of this town is finally slowly unfolding in front of Evan. .