All the rest were of the same opinion and they loudly begged Uncle Philip to persuade him to spend the next day with them.

They thought that even one day together would be perfect for everyone.
"Yes, and for me most of all," said Salo, "but I cannot.

My teacher and comrades are coming to fetch me at Sils to-morrow at ten o'clock.

This is absolutely settled and there is not the slightest chance for my staying here, even if I wished it more than anything in the world." "That is right, Salo, that is the way to talk," Uncle Philip said.

"What has to be, has to be, even if we don't like it.