The Peacock 1878

Jesus looks at Maureen, then at Jennifer and Sarah tenderly but sternly, "I have appointed an angel, one of my servitors, to stand guard over your house.  You three particularly were wounded when the emissaries of darkness tried to gain a foothold in your home.  It is still not time yet for you to return.  First you will all three be staying, remaining here with me, with us, for your healing."  And then, with a playful grin, he adds, "Provided this is where you all want to be." "Yes", says Maureen joyfully, without hesitation. "Yes", says Jennifer, solemn and reticent. "Yes", says Sarah, as though committing herself to a new marriage. Jesus, still smiling, enfolds both Maureen and Jennifer in his arms, then Sarah gets up and hugs him from behind....