’ He nodded as if to confirm his resolve. ‘I know we sinned, but I also know we can be forgiven if we show true remorse.’ He looked at the woma..., expecting some sign she understood at least, if not in agreement with him. However, all he saw was bewilderment. She watched him with those beautiful violet eyes, but nothing in her face showed him she had grasped the importance of his words. ‘You have to show remorse, ask for mercy so your soul will not be lost. I will help you. That will be part of. He looked confused for a second. Before he could say anything she asked, “Are you guys getting back together?” He shook his head and said, “No we aren’t, but even if we were. I have the right, we aren’t together, Max. I care about you, but you know we can never be together in that way. Even thought I want to so bad, so we have to stay on the down low. You can date people, and so can I. Me and you are just having sex.” Then, he walked out of her room. She was furious. She didn’t want him to. What you doing?" Same as you, chores for my mom." Frank, can I talk to you a minute?" Ya, what's up?" Do you know much about sex?" A little, likely more than you do." Can you tell me about it?" I will meet you outside when you are done."There is a small veranda in the front of the General Store. Usually the old folk of the community sit on the bench talking and playing cards but at this time of year it is too cold for them. Frank is waiting for me. I had a five-cent piece and bought some hard. And I hear is also great baritone." He is," she told him firmly. "Get to know him, Mario, you're going to be seeing a lot of him in the future."Minaghieri inclined his head slightly. "One who sings with Mario Minaghieri and Camil­la St. John will surely become known," he said."Your voice is exceeded only by your ego, Mario," she teased.He shrugged. "It is not I who say this, Camilla, but others who know. I am only humble man myself, surely you know that."It was hard not to laugh, but I managed.