The Left Behind Complete Set, Series 1-12

by Tim LaHaye

Rayford sat in a chair on wheels and rolled it close to Loretta. “Ma’am, there are some things we are not going to tell you, for your own good.” “Well,” she said, “what would you say if I told you I didn’t appreciate that very much?” “I can understand, Loretta—” “I’m not so sure you can, Captain Steele. I’ve had things kept from me all my life just because I was a polite, southern lady.” “A southern belle is more like it,” Rayford said. “Now you’re patronizin’ me, and I don’t appreciate that either.” Rayford was taken aback. “I’m sorry, Loretta, I meant no offense.” “Well, it offends me to have secrets kept from me.” Rayford leaned forward. “I’m quite serious about doing this for your own good. The fact is, someday, and I mean someday very soon, very high-placed officials may try to force you to tell them where Tsion is.” “And you think if I know where he is, I’ll crack.” “If you don’t know where he is, you can’t crack and don’t even have to worry about it.” Loretta pursed her lips and shook her head. “I know y’all are livin’ dangerous lives. I feel like I’ve risked a lot just by puttin’ you up. Now I’m only your landlady, is that it?” “Loretta, you’re one of the dearest people in the world to us, that’s who you are. We wouldn’t do anything to hurt you. That’s why, even though I know it offends you—and that’s the last thing I want to do—I’m not going to let you intimidate me into telling you where Tsion is. You’ll be able to communicate with him by phone, and we can commun...