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When you read between the lines, you might find a metamessage behind what somebody is outwardly saying.

The maniple […] is a band of silk brocade, or other material, not unlike a short stole, which is worn over the left fore-arm. The maniple is worn only while celebrating the Holy Eucharist, never at any other service. […] The chasuble, stole and maniple are of the colour of the Festival or Day.

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