«I am convinced that there is a superior divine entity, whatever it is called. This God knows that my choices are only to better honour him.»
«Have you become Neoplatonic?»She replies with a question to mine: «Do you know that it is your fault that I am converted?»
«I have so many demerits, but I hope not to make someone an apostate.»
She explains: «Do you remember when we met in Rome ten years ago? You were with your friend Alfio.»
«We weren't friends,» I point out.
Stefania continues her story: «He mentioned his belief in the gods and gave me his number. I didn't call him until last fall. I felt that the right time had come.»
«Incredible.»
«Now I can say: thank you for introducing me to poor Alfio,» she concludes.
«Not so poor.»
I think back to what I went through at the time be
