The season's turned, so I climb the hill. I can tell from the doorstep alone what a house smells like when it keeps a human close.

• OsmonMy lady, the room has been kept exactly as it was.
  Violen'As it was,' he says. The only thing unchanged in this house is you.
• AlbernGreat-aunt, I'd appreciate some word ahead of your visits.
  ViolenSend word, and you'll only tidy up for me. I don't come to see a tidied house.