I wouldn't sacrifice to you no lambs nor sheep, I wouldn't pray to you, nor I wouldn't kiss your shoes, like people does the Pope's.

An' I know you wouldn't make no idol of me like them Greek gods that Andrew's got picters of.

I a'n't handsome enough by a long shot fer a Jupiter or a 'Pollo.

An' I tell you, Cynthy, 'tain't no sin to love.
Love is the fullfilling of the law." But Cynthy Ann persisted that she must consult Brother Goshorn, the antiquated class-leader at the cross-roads.

Brother Goshorn was a good man, but Jonas had a great contempt for him.