Leah thinks that it has been a terrible time, from the drought to the ants to the worst tragedy of all. Anatole says that you can find reasons but you'll go crazy if you think it's punishment for your sins. Leah thinks the collapsing of things began in October with the vote in the church. They should have left when the congregation held an election to see if they should accept Jesus or not.
It is hot that day and the drought is getting bad. They hear rumors of rain in the west. Tata Ndu sits on the front bench of the church. He rarely comes and he doesn't appear to be paying much attention to the sermon. Earlier in the month, Father tells the congregation to repent of.....
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