Alfonse keeps the sacred books.
“Alfonse, Keeper of The Sacred Books” is his title.
It’s painted on his front door.
He keeps the sacred books in a closet in his cellar.
Every now and then, the priests come by and go into the cellar, open the closet, and study the books.
Then they put the books back, thank Alfonse, and head back to their homes.
Sometimes, they arrive with some new books to put in the closet.
And other times, they take away some books.
“These are no longer sacred,” say the priests.
Alfonse nods, and starts up the fireplace.