human
As to the Communion, the prospect of being rejected terrifies you, but is not that one proof the more that, contrary to your opinion, God does not leave you insensible?
gpt
Yes, but the idea of communicating alarms me none the less.
human
I say to you again: if Jesus were indifferent to you, it would be just the same to you, to consume or not to consume the sacred species.
gpt
All that does not convince me, sighed Durtal.
human
I do not know where I am; I am afraid of a confessor, of others, of myself; it is foolish, but it is stronger than I. I cannot gain the upper hand.
gpt
You are afraid of the water; imitate Gribouille, throw yourself in boldly; look, suppose I write to La Trappe this very day to say you are coming; when?
human
Oh! cried Durtal,
gpt
To get an answer, we need two days each way; will you go there five days hence?
human
Is that settled?
gpt
Yes