On the first occasion Mrs Papagay had met her, there had been a discussion of the process of grief, and Mrs Jesse had nodded sagely, "I know that. I have felt that,' like a kind of tragic chorus. 'I have felt everything; I know everything. I don't want any new emotion. I know what it is to feel like a stoan."
In the narrative, Mrs. Papagay recalls her initial encounter with Mrs. Jesse, during which they delved into the complexities of grief. Mrs. Jesse, exhibiting an air of profound understanding, expressed her acknowledgment of various emotions, asserting, "I know that. I have felt that." This statement reflects a deep, almost melancholic awareness of her own struggles, creating a sense of shared sorrow between the two women.
Mrs. Jesse's remarks convey a weariness...
