“Soon you will see what it means. But now,” Serafina went on, “you must listen carefully, because I’m going to tell you what you should do.” “No,” said Kirjava forcefully. Serafina said gently, “I can hear from your tone that you know what I’m going to say.” “We don’t want to hear it!” said Pantalaimon. “It’s too soon,” said the nightingale. “It’s much too soon.” Serafina was silent, because she agreed with them, and she felt sorrowful. She was the wisest one there, and she had to guide them to what was right; but she let their agitation subside before she went on.
