Quote from "A Story" (1851)

"Arrogance," said the dead wife. "Do you see him?"

"Him!" replied the preacher. "Yes, but this man is only a fool and a simpleton. He'll not be condemned to everlasting fire or eternal torment."

Registered motifs in this quote:

  1. Ghost
  2. Mercy
  3. Priest
  4. Sin, sinner