"Keep your childhood in your memory! It is a light in such days." "It is over," said Konrad, controlling his sobs.

"Father, that memory does not comfort me; it accuses me more heavily.

How can such misfortune come from such blessing?
If only I dared kneel now before my God--and thank Him that she did not live to see this day." "Well, well!" said the Father.

"Other mothers had different experiences with other sons." "I would sacrifice everything too for the sake of our dear Lady," muttered Konrad.
"That's right," returned the Father.

"Now tell me more.