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Amalia took a deep breath. “If my singing was not up to Father Accardi’s standards in church, then I would be brought to him, and he would guide my mother on my punishment.”

“Define up to standards. Hit a wrong note?”

“Yes, or if he felt I was not putting all of my devotion into my singing. He feels strongly my voice is a gift bestowed upon me from God and as such I should be giving my all each ti