Two Envelopes
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Lea tried to straighten up and look into her mother's eyes, which were also full of tears. Mrs. Lewis was asking herself: Is this girl a victim or a culprit? Did we parents fail or did the school? Are the moral standards in the church too high or in the society too low? Is it too late? Can we wait? Shall I give her a good lecture and tell her how stupid she was? How can I be as sympathetic as possible? Should I go to the officials of the school and ask them to investigate the case or should I be quiet about it?
Softly she asked her daughter, "What do you want me to do?"
Lea broke down again, "You’re asking me? Remember I’m a country chick. I have no money, no experience, no friends, and no connections. I don’t have an older sister or brother or grandmother to turn to with my troubles. I am totally lost! What can you do to help me?"
Her mother realized she had asked the wrong question at this time.
"Then you think you are pregnant?" asked the mother.
"Yes. That’s what I am
afraid of. And even if you disown me, I couldn’t tell you which of the boys to
blame.
Have you heard about a drug on the market that boys buy to put
into the girls’ drinks to create memory loss? My so-called friends - the
sorority sisters - told me that they knew about it, but they didn’t care
because they use birth control pills. If you knew, you never warned me about
this danger.”
Mrs. Lewis - in contrast to the doctor’s wife - was practical
and resourceful. Without showing any condemnation, she talked with her daughter
calmly about the horrible aftermath of the party and planned a course of
action.
“All right, my dear Lea,” she
started, “I don’t blame you. You certainly were taken advantage of. Instead of
making a big issue out of it, I’ll talk things over with your father sensibly,
and we will decide what will be best for you.
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About the Book
The more freedom we enjoy the easier a problem will become controversial. Religion and politics belong to those sensitive topics that are rather avoided than discussed; yet both of them play important roles in our lives. We cannot live isolated in a crowded society; our relationships, principles and convictions as well as attitude toward each other are as important as our daily diet.
As you read this book, you will find that it is not a religious one although the episodes portray the life and service of a congregation. The “Two Envelopes” does not intend to be instructive, apologetic, critical, or corrective, rather entertaining, relaxing, and expecting a response in your heart. The characters are neither angels nor demons but regular and normal people who simply wish to do their best and survive the problems that unfortunately occur even in the best families. You too could have been in a predicament similar to the one of the ladies or gentlemen you will read about, and at the end please ask yourself: was there a better solution? The main topic is nothing else but life as we live it from day to day.
About the Author
Reverend Alexander Jalso is a retired Presbyterian pastor who has served
congregations in
Born in
Rev. Jalso
graduated from the Reformed Theological Academy in