Gabriel wasn't sure what to do, but he knew he couldn't just leave the man here in the cold to find a doctor. He might freeze. The presbytery wasn't far. "C'mon, let's get you inside." He took a deep breath, and then managed to pick the man up. He was small and light, and though Gabriel was skinny himself, he was taller. He carried him to the presbytery which was only a few houses away and jammed on the door with his foot.

When the housekeeper opened the door and saw the scene she gasped. "Oh, father, this must really stop!" But she stepped out of the way to let him in.