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> entered the Monastery of Silence. > > The Priest said, "Sister, this is a silent monastery. You are > welcome here as long as you like, but you may not speak until I > direct you > to do so". > > Sister Mary Katherine lived in the monastery for 5 years before the > Priest said to her, "Sister Mary Katherine, you have been here for 5 > years.
> > You may speak two words." > > Sister Mary Katherine said, "Hard bed." > > "I'm sorry to hear that," the Priest said, "We will get you a better > bed." > > After another 5 years, Sister Mary Katherine was called by the > Priest. > > "You may say another two words, Sister Mary Katherine. > > "Cold food," said Sister Mary Katherine, and the Priest assured her > that the food would be better in the future. > > On her 15th anniversary at the monastery, the Priest again called > Sister Mary Katherine into his office. "You may say two words today." > > "I quit," said Sister Mary Katherine.
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