I felt the sadness of a conversation left unfinished. Why had not we broached the subject yesterday? Even when we were stowing away her bags, we were still talking about the winter and then the joys of traveling. Why had we avoided all mention of the matters most dear to us? But perhaps it was better this way. What would come of all those words? Would we not have come to the same conclusion? Maria had found the best way…of that I was certain…an offer and an affirmation…brief, spontaneous, and indisputable!
