"You understand... it is too far. I cannot carry this body with me. It is too heavy."
I said nothing.
"But it will be like an old abandoned shell. There is nothing sad about old shells......."
I said nothing. He was a little discouraged. But he made one more effort: "You know, it will be very nice. I, too, shall look at the stars. All the stars will be wells with a rusty pulley. All thestars will pour out fresh water for me to drink......."
I said nothing. - P131
Look at it carefully so that you will be sure to recognize it in case you travel some day to the African desert. And, if youshould come upon this spot, please do not hurry on. Wait for a time, exactly under the star. Then, if a little man appears who laughs, who has golden hair and who refuses to answer ques-tions, you will know who he is. If this should happen, please comfort me. Send me word that he has come back. - P136