The Christian Community

[Two people are seated in chairs, next to each other. Each has two packages on the floor next to his chair.]

1: It has been a long time, hasn’t it.

2: A long time? Well, I suppose so; it passed quickly.

1: Did it?

2: And it will pass away quickly, I think.

1: You think so? So many people and different experiences.

2: Oh, yes ...

1: So much joy.

2: Yes.

1: And sorrow.

2: Especially that.

1: I wouldn’t have thought, when it all began ...

2: That it would be so easy to put aside?

1: I wouldn’t have thought so!

2: [Gets up, picks up the two packages next to the chair] But it i…