"It is like one family."
"Family.... Yes, there is such a thing as family. In the old days, I often used to think that it was just a word."
"No, it's there, only...."
"Yes, I understand what you mean.... Sometimes it does not begin to take shape until we ourselves are no longer young.... It was there for Mamma, whereas for us, at that time ... But for Mamma it was an illusion and...."
"For us ... it is indeed a reality...."
"In so far that we think so ... we old people."
"No, no, it is so."
"I am quite willing to believe it is.... Yes.... Addie ought soon to be home again."
"And then?"
"I think ... he will stay here."