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But the next day the Black Eagle reappeared with ruffled plumage. This time he was not gloriously alone: he was accompanied by his wife, Essie, orchids on her shoulder. To an attentive courtroom, which included 50 Divine angels, the colonel related how 15 other angels had come to him the night before, asked him to settle alleged claims against Father Divine. It would take "about $50,000," he dismally explained. "My conscience would not allow me to pay one claim unless I paid them all." With a giveaway glance at Essie: "My family wouldn't even consider that."
Once more Justice Dineen adjourned the case. Safely down to earth again, the Black Eagle drew breath after his latest hairbreadth escape.
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