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"The boy, Octavus.
Josephus lost count of the number of times Sister
Magdalena crossed herself as he and Paulinus told her what
they knew of Octavus and his miraculous ability. Finally,
when they were done and there was no more to be told, the
three of them exchanged nervous looks.
"Surely this is the work of the Devil," Magdalena said,
breaking the quiet.
Paulinus said, "There is an alternative explanation."
"And that is?" she asked.
The work of the Lord." Paulinus chose his words care-
Taly. "Surely, there can be no doubt that the Lord chooses
When to bring a child into this world and when to reclaim a soul to his bosom, God knows all. He knows when a Simnle
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