illustrated by rhoda penmarq
part sixty-two of seventy-eight
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of st joanna of valois,
cousin berthe poured out all her frustration and shame
at leonie's sinful conduct,
and begged that the saint
would intercede
with the blessed virgin -
whom berthe was too ashamed to address directly
and reassure her
of berthe's good intentions
 and continued devotion |
