Marsha's warning put Marvin right in his place.

Marvin smiled sadly. "Presbyter Cecelia, since your mother warned me so, I guess I suppose to leave here."

Cecelia was silent, deliberating for a moment, and finally nodded.

"Okay. Marvin, you can leave now."

Marvin breathed a sigh of relief and hurried out the door.

Cecelia called out to him suddenly.

Marvin turned around unexpectedly.

Cecelia said earnestly, "Marvin, it's not that I don't believe you. I am... I don't want to get you in trouble."

Marvin opened his mouth and smiled.

"I know, Presbyter Cecelia."

Cecelia responded with a knowing smile. Marvin immediately left the room.

Just as the door closed,...