But not until now had come fullest appreciation, and Jimmy read it in the eyes filled with repulsion above him.
"And with that sin on your soul, you ask the last sacrament and the seal of forgiveness! You have not wronged God and the Holy Catholic Church as you have this man, with whom you have lived for years, while you possessed his rightful wife.

Now he is here, in deathless devotion, fighting to save you.

You may confess to him.

If he will forgive you, God and the Church will ratify it, and set the seal on your brow.

If not, you die unshriven! I will call Dannie Macnoun." One gurgling howl broke from the swollen lips of Jimmy.
As Dannie entered the room, the priest spoke a few words to him, stepped out and closed the door.