He-- { No. They’re talking about her ‘grandmother’ who is credited with the advice. Not the long gone father who actually said it when trying to help his tired wife get through their latest batch of clothes that needed patching before the day ended, before they--

She corrects herself easily, breezily. Without too much care in the world. } She was a remarkable woman and I do miss her. I have not been here even for a day and I find myself pining for her reassurance. If it is not too incriminating for me to ask... Does it get easier? The pining for one's home? You must have been here for some time to be so in tune with this lovely location.