To her mind omnipotence was a reality.

To him, it was an inconceivable power, the absurdity of which he sought to demonstrate by comparing the magnitude claimed for it with the capacities of man.

He remained silent for a moment, as though seeking an answer.

He found none, and what he said expressed an aspiration and not a retort.
"I sometimes wish that I could believe as you do," he said.

"I am sure I could do much greater things, make much more beautiful angels, if I were quite sure that they existed." "Of course you could," answered Lucia.