The boy who had helpedhim with the mass brought
him a cup of thick and
steaming chocolate, which he
drank without pausing to
breathe. Then he wiped his
lips with a handkerchief that
he drew from his sleeve,
extended his arms, and closed
his eyes. Thereupon Father
Nicanor rose six inches above
the level of the ground. It was
a convincing measure. He
went among the houses for