Guidebook for the Dark Duke Chapter 4: Secretary to the Duke

John, of course, will not know his end, and he is busy talking to Duke Wilson about his work.

Being a duke's secretary, even graduating from Cambridge, is a great honor.

"Edward likes John very much, Mr. Lawrence, you have a good son." The smile on Duke Wilson's face was somewhat artificial.

Edward is the only son of Duke Wilson. The Duchess died three years ago, leaving the son who is only six years old this year.

Mr. Lawrence was very excited and immediately said: "It is an honor to be appreciated by Lord Edward."

Duke Wilson nodded slightly, but his eyes did not waver.

Evan stood aside with a bit of interest in his eyes. He had read in the original book that the duke valued his only son very much, and the heroine also used this child to get close to Duke Wilson.

Evan glanced at Arya, who was sitting in the corner. She was not involved with Duke Wilson yet. Evan curled her lips slightly, and she would never be involved with Duke Wilson.

"Lord Duke." Just when Duke Wilson was finally impatient to leave, Evan said, "I just read the accounts of the church's donations. Thank you very much for your generous donation to the church. I don't know if you have recently No time, allow me to salute your generosity."

Duke Wilson looked at Evan with some surprise. In his opinion, Evan, an overly young pastor, was just like all pastors he had ever met, quiet and peaceful, and suddenly he spoke astonishingly. He was indeed a little uncomfortable. Adapt.

"I am a believer of the Lord, these are what I should do, Pastor Bruce is overrated, but if Mr. Pastor wants to visit, Cornwall Manor will always open the door to the messenger of the Lord, and Pastor Bruce can come over at any time ." The hesitation in Duke Wilson's eyes was fleeting, and he became the deep and educated aristocrat before.

Evan slightly hooked the corner of his mouth and nodded.

Duke Wilson finally left the dinner party early. With his status, there is no need to stay in this kind of place. God blesses him to show his face.

Lawrence and his wife sent the duke out as if they were sending off the king. After returning, the smiles on the faces of these two people never stopped. They were like butterflies among the flowers, leading the people to stay behind. John, go around talking to celebrities in town.

Evan was also fortunate enough to have a few words with them. As a priest, he was considered a gentleman in this small town.

From Evan's point of view, the Lawrence couple can be regarded as doting on John, especially Mrs. Lawrence, who can boast of John to the sky. The words are so intimate that Evan has some goosebumps. , but she still proudly told Evan about John's glorious history. In the end, Mr. Lawrence couldn't take it anymore, and hurriedly stopped Mrs. Lawrence's exaggerated remarks.

"Okay dear, I don't think Pastor Bruce has eaten yet." Mr. Lawrence said with a smile.

Lady Lawrence realized her gaffe, and led John to another place to brag with a smile.

The protagonist of the incident, John, was indifferent from beginning to end. Even in the face of Evan, he raised his head arrogantly.

Evan just sneered when he looked at his back. Such a person is only worthy of being a cannon fodder. Evan has no idea of ​​​​saving him from water and fire. He feels that there is no need for it, even if it is There is no such time, the only thing he thinks about is how to survive in this chaotic world, or to survive more comfortably.

It was late at the end of the welcome dinner. Sheriff Chandler drank too much and was already a little drunk. Evan's parsonage happened to be in the same direction as the sheriff's house. Sheriff's wife She is a weak woman who can't move a tall sheriff at all, so Evan, as a good pastor, has no choice but to take on the heavy responsibility of sending Sheriff Chandler home.

Fortunately, no one miscalculated the weight of an alcoholic, especially Sheriff Chandler, who was 6 feet, 3 inches and more than 200 pounds. The Lawrences sent one of their servants to assist Evan in sending the sheriff back. .

This servant happened to be John's male servant. Evan's impatient heart suddenly calmed down, and his heart began to calculate quickly.

John is the secretary of the duke. I am afraid that the one who knows a lot of information about the duke is the secretary. As the servant of the secretary, I am afraid that he knows a lot.

Evan and the valet helped the sheriff into the car, the sheriff's wife driving in front, while Evan and the valet sat in the back.

Evan has a very charismatic appearance, and his respectable career makes him a huge advantage when he wants to get close to someone.

Evan just said a few words of nonsense in the New Testament of the Bible, the devout Protestant, and he went to the heart of Evan.

"Pastor Bruce, I want to repent to you." The scrawny footman said suddenly after they sent the sheriff home.

Evan looked at the dark night around him and couldn't help but hesitate: "At this time, the door of the confessional room should have been locked. Come over tomorrow." Even Evan couldn't help but want to listen immediately, But you can't break the rules at this time.

The valet shook his head with a sad face: "Pastor, please don't mind, I want to confess to you here, you are right, God created us, and his mercy is enough to forgive all our faults."

Evan was a little surprised, but he couldn't help the devil in his heart and nodded: "Since you asked for this, then I'll make an exception for you."

Evan took the footman to the church, and the watchman had fallen asleep. Evan took him to the living room in the back, poured a glass of brandy into his hand, and put it on his chest. Marked the cross and whispered, "Okay, lost lamb, you can start repenting."

"I... My name is Jimmy, and the last time I confessed was... six months ago." Jimmy was obviously nervous and stuttered.

"Jimmy, what have you done?" Evan looked mild.

Jimmy raised his hand and rubbed his eyes, a little panic in his eyes: "I... I'm guilty of lying."

Evan was a little discouraged for a while. After a long time, it turned out to be such a thing. People in this era are too innocent. If it was a crime to lie, he should have gone to hell.

"Jimmy, the Lord will forgive your guilt." Although Evan was disappointed, he still had a kind look on his face. In the blue eyes, under the dim light, there was a kind of power to see people's hearts. .

Jimmy couldn't help shaking a little. He shook the brandy in the handshake, lowered his head, and muttered, "Look, Mr. Reverend, it's not like this. My guilt is more than that, my master, Master John. He smoked opium, he told me to hide it from Mr. Lawrence, and to steal money from Mr. Lawrence, I...I really don't know what to do, Mr. Reverend."

Evan's eyes widened all of a sudden. He never imagined that he would dig up such a hot news. John Lawrence smoked opium. No wonder he would be cannon fodder in the end, and Evan's eyes flashed.

"Jimmy." Evan reached out and took Jimmy's trembling hands: "The merciful Lord will take every opportunity to bring back his lost lamb, you are guilty of lying, but as long as you can change your mind, Then the Lord will forgive you, and your soul can be saved." Evan looked at Jimmy with sincerity, but his heart was just about to move, this matter was never mentioned in the original book, if he When it came out, I really didn't know what the scene would be like.

Jimmy looked at Evan with a hint of fear in his eyes, and hurriedly took his hand out of Evan's hand: "No... I can't do this, if I tell the master, Master John will dismiss me, my family And the kids and the elderly, I can't lose this job."

Evan bent his mouth slightly: "Jimmy, don't worry, John is a reasonable child, he knows you are for his own good, and won't blame you, even if he dismisses you, the church just needs a night watchman. , you can come anytime."

When Jimmy heard this, his eyes became a little excited. Everyone knows that being a night watchman in a church is a very profitable job, at least more money than being a low-level valet.

"Boo, Pastor Bruce." Jimmy licked his dry lips with some hesitation: "Is what you said true?"

Evan twitched the corners of his mouth slightly.

"I am a servant of the Lord, how can I lie."

Jimmy breathed a sigh of relief. The clergy at this time were still very credible.

Evan sent off a worried Jimmy and returned to the church again, but when he passed the Notre Dame Hall, he found Mrs. Sanders kneeling in front of the Madonna in tears.

Evan stopped silently, but Mrs. Sanders discovered his existence first, she wiped her face quickly, and said coldly: "Pastor Bruce? Why are you still so late? At church."

Her face still had tears on her face. Her original serious look looked a bit desolate at this time. She was still wearing a long dinner party dress, a dark purple dress, just like herself, monotonous and rigid. , without the slightest attraction.

Evan came out of the shadows with an approachable smile and whispered, "Mrs. Sanders."

At tonight's dinner, he also paid attention to Mrs. Sanders' whereabouts. She doesn't seem to have any close people in this town. She stood alone in the corner all night, watching from the sidelines In spite of everything, there is no thought of wanting to talk to everyone.

"I just sent off a repentant believer." Evan replied with a smile.

Mrs. Sanders has completely recovered her former ruthless appearance. She glanced at Evan with a stern face and said solemnly: "The confession room is locked, how can Pastor Bruce be so nonchalant? It's disobedience."

Evan gave a wry smile: "I can't refuse a lost lamb because the confession room is locked, Mrs. Sanders, I'm so sorry."

Looking at Evan's sincere eyes, Mrs. Sanders couldn't help but be moved by her cold expression. She sighed softly and said in a low voice, "Pastor Bruce, this is not an example."

Evan smiled mildly, but he suddenly became interested Crying, for only two reasons, infected by the Gospel or because of her children.

A person like Mrs. Sanders is obviously not the kind of person who can be touched by the gospel, which means that she once had children. The reason why I say once is because now Mrs. Sanders has no children, she Their husband died more than 20 years ago, and they have no children left.

It's really funny that Mrs. Sanders, who is almost comparable to Joan of Arc, has an illegitimate child. It's like Christmas for Evan. The darkest side of the town is finally in front of Evan. Expand slowly.