Inside, behind a curtain, 7 cots were lined up, not much bigger than shoeboxes.
- How small they are! - said the priest.
- They're just dwarfs! - explained the mother.
- In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit....
A pitiful silence followed, waiting for the usual Amen, who did not come out of Alesia's mouth.
- Well, Alessia. Have you thought about how to name them? You'll take half of saints’ names!
They already have names: Rosemary, Mint, Lavender, Melissa, Fennel, Basil and Thyme.
- But those names are not Christian. You must look at the saints calendar. I'll help you if you want. You have names for male and female saints.
- What are you saying, Father? They're just dwarfs.
- Yes, I can see they're small.
- Look! This is Rosemary.
Soon after, the priest was lea
