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about the war, and his hatred increased.

But one little Japanese lady

bothered him the most. Whenever she

saw Americans, she would offer them a

solitary red rose. She especially took

notice of Lewis and would single him

out for her simple offering. He would

reject her gift, as did all other

Americans. She seemed hurt by this,

but still, each day, she bowed and

offered it again.

When the trials ended, and Lewis

was released from the military, the

hatred still burned in him. He went to

his ecclesiastical leader, the bishop,

and asked if there was anything he

could do to get the hatred out of his

heart. The bishop suggested that Lewis

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