Chapter NineWashing was swaying in the early morning breeze when Polycarp and Bucolus arose. One of the young men from their group had fixed a crude rope between the end of the house and a tree which and Daphne draped the clothing over it.
Polycarp had smiled as he finished his prayers and became aware of the sound of a discussion between John and Daphne.
“I have already done the washing for the others,” she stated as though that settled the matter.
Hearing the conversation, he knew that not even John would win this discussion.
As he approached the kitchen, he heard John say, “We are only trying to save you some work.”
“Allow me to serve in one of the few ways I can.”
“I beg your pardon, Daphne. I had not meant to rob you, only save you from extra work,” John explained.
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