This morning, for the Second Sunday of Epiphany, the Old Ivy Bach Chorale performs J.S. Bach's cantata BWV 13 Meine Seufzer, meine Tränen in St. Cecilia Chapel. One of the ringers sings the Tenor solo, Mrs. Dowager sings the Alto, Zack sings the Bass and Emily Scharf sings the Soprano with Zack's hand on her buttocks. Roderick and Anna sing in the Chorale.
The text, which translates roughly as "My Sorrow, My Tears" is a lamentation of one who feels abandoned. Today's inspirational speaker is Mr. Henry Bottoms of the Psychology faculty; the title of his message is "Let's Change The Subject". In his message, Mr. Bottoms counsels the congregation to ignore that stuff about lamentation and abandonment, and let a smile be your umbrella.
Roderick and Molly let a smile be their umbrella, and get soaked on the way back to West Quad in a sudden rain shower. For Molly, wet clothes are simply an invitation to get naked, as if she needs one. Roderick follows suit, and the two of them prepare for tomorrow's first day of lectures while sitting on the floor au naturel.
Meanwhile, Natasha prepares to announce the unveiling of her latest Molly painting.
