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Cultural Identity and Personal Desire Explored
Amos Judd
My mother's picture is in the locket.
Molly Cabot
Oh - then she was a European? But you are a real son of India! I can see you now in robe and turban, with dozens of dancing slave girls ready to do your bidding.
Amos Judd
There is only one woman whom I would wish to do my bidding.
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The Gods Determine Our Burdens
Narrator
The yoke is where the gods place it.
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Many Roads Lead to God
Molly Cabot
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[[The Bible; [Talmud; [Koran]
Amos Judd
There are many roads - all lead to God.
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Fulfilling Prophecies and Unforeseen Encounters
Amos Judd
You will be in the front of the Unitarian church and you will bump into a small boy with a kite. Then the minister will come out and shake hands with you.
John Cabot
Young man, you have read my mind! I did intend calling on the minister tomorrow - now I shall take good care not to!
Amos Judd
I've tried to do that, but, something has always forced me to fulfill my prophesies.
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The Enduring Nature of Fate and Time
Narrator
That which is built by mortal hands time lays waste - but that which is written on a man's forehead by the gods cannot be erased.
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Admiration for Mr. Judd's Physical Qualities
Girl watching the crew race
Mr. Judd has such wonderful muscles and such magnetic and soulful eyes!
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Dreams and Predestination in Conversation
Molly Cabot
Tell me, why did you look so startled when you saw me in the conservatory?
Amos Judd
Because I had seen you before - in my dreams. Do you believe in predestination, Miss Cabot?
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Cultural Identity and Love's Boundaries
John Cabot
I thought there was another young man you liked better than Horace.
Molly Cabot
Daddy, I couldn't marry a man that was not of my own people, no matter how much I-I loved him.
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