[Takes both his hands and looks at him.] What a delight it is to
have you again, as large as life, before my very eyes, George! My
George--my poor brother's own boy!


TESMAN.

And it's a delight for me, too, to see you again, Aunt Julia! You,
who have been father and mother in one to me.


MISS TESMAN.

Oh yes, I know you will always keep a place in your heart for your
old aunts.


TESMAN.

And what about Aunt Rina? No improvement--eh?


MISS TESMAN.

Oh, no--we can scarcely look for any improvement in her case, poor
thing. There she lies, helpless, as she has lain for all these years.
But heaven grant I may not lose her yet awhile! For if I did, I don't
know what I should make of my life, George--especially now that I
haven't you to look after any more.