Well, I'm glad you understand. I hope I'll be seeing you at Mass this week—we missed you last Sunday. See if you can get old Teofilo to come with you." The priest smiled and waved at them as they drove away. This quote is located early in the narrative. What does it reveal about Father Paul? He is out of touch with the community he serves. He has been Leon’s priest for a long time. He does not care for the members of his congregation. He knows that Teofilo has passed away.