Question

The priest sank down into the green chair and picked up a glossy missionary magazine. He turned the colored pages full of lepers and pagans without looking at them. "You know I can't do that, Leon. There should have been the Last Rites and a funeral Mass at the very least." Leon put on his green cap and pulled the flaps down over his ears. "It's getting late, Father. I've got to go." When Leon opened the door Father Paul stood up and said, "Wait." He left the room and came back wearing a long brown overcoat. What does the outcome of this discussion reveal about the priest?

Answer 1

Answer:

While the priest seemed disinterested and implied he could not go with the man, he changed his mind at the last minute.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer:  While the priest seemed disinterested and implied he could not go with the man, he changed his mind at the last minute.

Explanation: When we first meet the priest, he is simply turning pages in the magazine.  He then tells Leon that he is not able to attend because of improper protocol.  But as Leon is getting up to leave, the priest tells him to wait, and comes back with a coat on.  This shows us that the priest has had a change of heart and decided to go after all.