You know I heard it!" And there the matter had ended.

David was ten now, and not yet for him did death spell terror.

Because of this David's father was relieved; and yet--still because of this--he was afraid.
"David," he said gently.

"Listen to me." The boy turned with a long sigh.
"Yes, father." "We must go away.

Out in the great world there are men and women and children waiting for you.