"We never know," said Addie, gently.
"No," she said, pensively. "I know nothing ... nothing now. I used to think ... that you knew everything."
"I do sometimes know things ... for others. I have not known for myself."
"And now?"
"Now I know better ... for you."
"For me?"
"Yes, now I know, Tilly ... that it is better for you ... that I should leave you...."
"For good?"
"Perhaps. Perhaps for a long time ... only...."
"And the children? Won't you be longing for them?"