The sound of Chopfyt laughing by the well carried all the way back to this room. That mouth is one I wore for thirty years. I know exactly where it splits just from the sound of the laugh.

• Nimmie AmeeThe one laughing with that mouth now is my husband.
  The Old HeadI know. And knowing it is exactly why I hear it so clearly.
• The Cowardly LionIs it all right if I cry in front of the cupboard a little?
  The Old HeadIf you're going to cry, shut the door first. Let damp in here and even I start to rot.