It is a long time since I was here. Your son says you have been ill. Are you better now?
MOTHER.
Do not worry about my illness. It is of no consequence.
TEACHER.
I am glad to hear it. I have come to say good-bye, for I am soon starting on a ritual mountain-climbing.
MOTHER.
A mountain-climbing? Yes, indeed; I have heard that it is a dangerous ritual. Shall you take my child with you?
TEACHER.
It is not a journey that a young child could make.
MOTHER.