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“He did not smoke, and of course he did not drink; indeed, he had never tasted spirits, and was inclined to avoid people who had... [Herb’s social circle] was supplied by the members of Garden City’s First Methodist Church, [. . . ] most of whom were as abstemious as Mr. Clutter could desire.”

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“Though [Bonnie Clutter] subscribed to several periodicals, [. . . ] none of these rested on her bedside table—only a Bible.”

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“Take ye heed, watch and pray: for ye know not when the time is.”

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“Perry decided to speak out; he was sorry, but it was not for him—heaven, hell, saints, divine mercy—and if Willie-Jay’s affection was founded on the prospect of Perry’s someday joining him at the foot of the Cross, then he was deceived and their friendship false.”

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“But that’s impossible. Can you imagine Mr. Clutter missing church? Just to sleep?”

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“For, feeling it their duty, a Christian task, these men had volunteered to clean [the Clutter house]”

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“Let us forgive as God would have us do. It is not right that we hold a grudge in our hearts. The doer of the act is going to find it difficult indeed to live with himself. His only peace of mind will be when he goes to God for forgiveness.”

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“I never considered death or the possibility of a life hereafter. And this is why I’m writing to you: because God made you as well as me and He loves you just as He loves me.”

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“That stuff don’t ring true with me. I can’t accept overnight what I’ve always denied. The truth is, you’ve done more for me than anyway what you call God ever has. Or ever will. By writing to me, by signing yourself ‘friend’.”

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“May the Lord have mercy on your soul.”

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