So she hadn't dealt much with Kemble at all. Had she been to church at all? Well, perhaps recovering from childbirth had taken longer than usual. "You know," he began slowly, "confession isn't about the priest. He's the mere channel. Of course, the priest may give advice on how to avoid sinning in the future, but in essence, it's about forgiveness, and not mine or father Kemble's but God's. Father Kemble is as much a channel as I am."