Well, maybe it's true,' Clevinger conceded unwillingly in a subdued tone. 'Maybe a long life does have to be filled with many unpleasant conditions if it's to seem long. But in that event, who wants one?''I do,' Dunbar told him.'Why?' Clevinger asked.'What else is there?
Clevinger expresses a reluctant acknowledgment of the idea that a long life may require enduring many hardships to truly feel lengthy. He questions the value of such a life filled with hardships, suggesting that it might not be desirable. This reflects a deep inner conflict about the nature of existence and the burdens that come with it.
Dunbar, in response, asserts that he desires a long life despite its difficulties, prompting...