"Then you see, Papa, you are forgiven! You can leave those wrongs behind. It's very proud to consider your sins greater than God's forgiveness, you know, you mustn't do such a thing."

She's laughing a little, but her eyes are wet too, as she pleads. To her this is obvious truth.

"God has forgiven you the sins you repented, Father. So you must be good, and listen to him, and come and live with your children who love you so, and be happy with them."