And he rather took comfort in the thought, for at least it would stop their wrangling.
But again he pulled himself up with a jerk.

No, certainly Judith would not have liked this.

If she'd ever stood for anything, it was for keeping the family together.

It had been the heart and center of their last talks before she died.
His face relaxed as he walked on, but in his eyes was a deeper pain.

If only Judith could be here.