The Bishop's Wife Page #4

I was instructed to come

here in answer to your prayer.

- Who are you?

- I'm an angel.

- I beg your pardon?

- I'm an angel.

- No wings at the moment, but...

- You're an angel.

I knew it. I've been working too hard.

I understand, Henry. It's

hard to believe, even for you.

I'm not one of the

more important angels.

I just happen to be assigned

to this district temporarily.

You see, we're everywhere,

helping people who deserve to be...

...to be helped.

As you're walking through the city,

you may look into a strange face.

It may be the face of a murderer

or it may be the face of an angel.

You have some problems with

the building of this cathedral?

- Yes.

- It's a fine cathedral.

Ought to look magnificent up

there on top of Sanctuary Hill.

Well, Henry. Do you believe

I am what I say I am?

How can I? I've only

got your word for it.

But you're a bishop. You can

trust the word of an angel.

I'd like to.

What do you propose to do?

- Perform a miracle?

- If necessary.

Why don't you? Create the cathedral

with one wave of your hand.

- How would you explain it?

- Well, I...

Tell the world you're

being visited by an angel?

You can't do that.

Henry, is anything wrong? I...

- Oh. I'm sorry. I didn't know you had...

- Julia. If you don't mind...

How do you do, Julia? I'm Dudley.

Henry is engaging me to

help him with his work.

- You're going to be his assistant?

- That's it.

I'm going to help Henry to

rest and get some relaxation.

- That's what I've been praying for.

- You too?

Henry. I'm so relieved. Isn't it

wonderful you've found someone to help?

- Yes, but...

- Where do you come from?

- All around.

- Yes. But where?

Julia, to tell you the truth,

he says that he's an a...

I've been doing some social

service work down town.

Now you'll be with Henry permanently?

For as long as may be necessary.

Julia, if you don't

mind. I must talk to this

gentleman alone. I'll

see you in a moment.

We were just having

dinner. Won't you join us?

That's very kind of you, but I

have a number of things to do.

You can understand, Henry. So

many people making mistakes.

- Yes. I see.

- Then we'll see you tomorrow?

- Oh, yes. Bright and early.

- Good.

Whenever you're ready,

Henry. Good night, Dudley.

Good night, Julia.

Are you sure you're an angel?

I know it isn't easy, but

you've got to take me on faith.

- Yes, but for how long?

- For just long enough.

Until you can utter another prayer and

say that you have no further need of me.

Then I'll be gone and forgotten.

But now Julia's waiting for you at

the dining table. You must go to her.

Yes.

But I don't...

- Henry?

- Yes?

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