In this excerpt from "Blood Meridian" by Cormac McCarthy, a conversation unfolds where one character reflects on the nature of God's presence in the world. The expriest suggests that God's voice can be found in even the smallest creatures, provoking curiosity in the child. Initially, the kid misunderstands this notion, thinking of animals, but Tobin clarifies that it transcends ordinary perception. The kid, dismissive, claims he hears nothing, while Tobin insists...