These last are the only ones that can really
offend, and only according to whether they preexisted as a motive in
mente, or arose solely per accidens in the heat of the discussion,
if there really exist--"
"But I, by accidens and for my own part, understand his motives,
Padre Sibyla," broke in the old soldier, who saw himself about to be
entangled in so many distinctions that he feared lest he might still be
held to blame. "I understand the motives about which your Reverence is
going to make distinctions. During the absence of Padre Damaso from San
Diego, his coadjutor buried the body of an extremely worthy individual
--yes, sir, extremely worthy, for I had had dealings with him many
times and had been entertained in his house. What if he never went to
confession, what does that matter? Neither do I go to confession! But
to say that he committed suicide is a lie, a slander! A man such as
he was, who has a son upon whom he centers his affection and hopes,
a man who has faith in God, who recognizes his duties to society,
a just and honorable man, does not commit suicide.
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