The waitress finally consents to Lourenco's proposition to pay to see her bunda because he offers her a secretarial position as well as the emotional attachment implied by his avowed need to have her close by.

Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am I not better to thee than ten sons?

There are many counsels of perfection. The frequent and fervent reception of the Sacraments is a counsel of perfection, and one of the principal of attaining perfection—Confession producing purity of soul, and Holy Communion a closer union between the soul and His Divine majesty.

This then, is my hope: if at least one of us does not talk bridge at the table, the table talk will eventually be lessened.