My sister having so much to do, was going to church vicariously, that is to say, Joe and I were going.

Summary

This quote highlights the idea that the speaker's sister, who was too busy to attend church, relied on the speaker and Joe to go in her place. It suggests that the sister was spiritually connected or felt a sense of fulfillment by proxy, implying that she felt a connection to the church experience through the presence of her brother and Joe. The quote implies the sister's prioritization of her responsibilities but also her desire to maintain a connection to her faith.

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