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2. My First Visit to Oberhörgern
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When after thirty-three years I visited my relatives in Germany they were all very happy to see me and they warmly greeted me. "Now Karl, you can visit everyone in the village only don't go the Bäckerhannes'," my beloved uncle told me. These words alone acted as a magnet on me. After I had spent a few days with my relatives I found out the reason. In twelve years my uncle had not spoken with Bäckerhannes. They had brought eachother before the court and the court had not handled the case properly. The pastor preached on the text, "If you think that your brother has something against you, lay your gift before the altar, go forth and reconcile with him," etc. "Well, Karl, how did you like the sermon today?" my aunt asked. I said, "Very good, aunt. Today the pastor preached for Uncle and Bäckerhannes." My aunt responded, "Friedrich, do you hear what Karl says?" etc.
That same afternoon I spoke with some of my comrades about this serious matter.
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