Oh, such a misfortune!" "You have a good heart, mamma," Pavel said softly.
"I'm very glad if I have.

If I could only help you in some way, all of you.

If I only could!" "Don't fear, you will." She laughed softly: "I can't help fearing; that's exactly what I can't help.

But thank you for the good word, my dear son." "All right, mother; don't let's talk about it any more.

Know that I love you; and I thank you most heartily." She walked into the kitchen in order not to annoy him with her tears..