Chapter Twenty ThreeJohn came down from the prayer room refreshed as always, and went looking for his grand- daughter. He wanted to ask her when he could have the bandages removed and use his hand again. He found her in the central courtyard, and stood watching her pound the dough she was working, and wondered what was wrong.
“Naomi, come here,” he said gently. “Come sit with me for a few moments.”
Debating whether or not to say she was too busy, Naomi decided to respond, and called Lois to finish the bread, then did as her grandfather bid. She guessed he had noticed she was upset.
“What’s wrong child?” he asked.
“We are hiding the truth from Benjamin about Silas of Antioch...”
“Samuel told you?”
“Yes.”
Looking at her, John asked, “Where is Benjamin anyway?” He was sure she would no
