Two from Galilee page 17

 Two from Galilee page 17 by ric gustafson

Joseph stood at the unfinished home. He needed something to occupy his time. There had been talk. Much talk. " Where is Mary?". " When is she coming back?". He told everyone that asked that she was coming back soon.

He did not go up to the Feast of First Fruits. He wanted to see Mary. But his father had fallen ill. So when Joachim decided to go to the Festival, Joseph asked him to give Mary a message.

When Joachim returned from the Festival, Joseph went to him.

" Joachim, did you see Mary?".

" Yes, I saw her".

" How is she?". He lowered his voice. " When is she coming back?".

" Joseph". Joachim's voice hesitated. " Have you brought dishonor to my house?".

" I love Mary". He looked at Joachim. " I would never bring dishonor upon her or her people".

" Joseph, I believe a deliverer will come to this place".

" I believe that also".

" You must do whatever seems to you the right thing to do".

" Ok".

" I just ask one thing". Joachim frowned. " Deal with my daughter mercifully".

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