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Phebe watched my reaction and tears filled her eyes "Sister…" she said on a pained sigh

"W-why? W-what have I done?" I asked, a cascade of tears flowing down my cheeks

Phebe cautiously sat on the end of my bed and studiedfor soht features "I do not see it"

I frowned "See… see what?"

"The devil in you"

I cupped my hand over my mouth to mute a sob and I shook my head A hand lay onat me in sorrow

"I a onme back and forth "It is your beauty, Sister You are very te, just like Eve was to Ada; they cannot force themselves away from your allure these words--"they believe that like Eve, you are swayed by the devil, or even…" Phebe trailed off

I looked up at her sorrowful face and sed hard

"Even what?" I enquired nervously

Phebe held hter "That the devil is within you That the devil controls you… that you are his pawn, teainst the Lord and their flesh"

My head shook back and forth "No, no, no… Phebe!"

Phebe’s hands grippedand obedient, sister Any trial or test they put in your path, you ood If evil is in your flesh, you ht it If men fall at your feet, do not succuhtened aroundyou away I overheard Father talking with Brother Luke a few hours ago A very i in theyou from the family to test your faith He is one of Prophet David’s closest confidents"