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You have given these people a profound spiritual experience, no question. Don't think we modern types lack a spiritual dimension."
"The people have left me," Ayesha said.
"The people are confused," Saeed replied. "Point is, if you actually take them to the sea and then nothing happens, my God, they really could turn against you. So here's the deal. I gave a tinkle to Mishal's papa and he agreed to underwrite half the cost. We propose to fly you and Mishal, and let's say ten -- twelve! -- of the villagers, to Mecca, within forty-eight hours, personally. Reservations are available. We leave it to you to select the individuals best suited to the trip. Then, truly, you will have performed a miracle for some instead of for none. And in my view the pilgrimage itself has been a miracle, in a way. So you will have done very much."
He held his breath.
"I must think," Ayesha said.
"Think, think," Saeed encouraged her happily. "Ask your archangel. If he agrees, it must be right."
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