People Who Knock on the Door - Patricia Highsmith

"And we prayed," said Richard, swinging his arms in a downward motion. "We prayed and our prayers were answered. Isn´t that right, Loey?"

"Uh-hm," said his mother.

"Christ answered us. I prayed to Christ," said Richard, filling the kettle, setting it on the burner.

 

I´m on page twenty and the father, Richard, gives me already the creeps.