The side aisles were barely wide enough for a vacuum cleaner between pews and wall, so few people used them. The Logan pew on the left side of the church was full that day with Fiona sitting next to the wall and Jud Dawson at the far end, leaving the two married couples between him and Katy, who sat next to Fiona that morning. “How long has it been since you’ve been to church?” Katy whispered as the preacher took his place behind the pulpit. “I worked seven days a week, Mama,” she answered. “Then you haven’t been in church in a year?” Fiona grimaced. “That’s right.” “Another reason you should be home.” The preacher cleared his throat. Straying eyes went forward and those who had been slumping sat up tall and straight. God was not going to find a reason to fault a single person in the church that morning. “Good morning.
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