Claude Monet Haystack at Giverny

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complexities of the marital relationship were known to Granny only from a distance, in the same way that an astronomer can view the surface of a remote and alien world, but it had already occurred to her that a wife to Vitoller would have to be a very special woman with bottomless reserves of patience and organisational ability 'It is no life for a child,' he said. 'Always moving. Always a new town. And no room for schooling. They say that's very important these days.' But his eyes didn't look away.
Mrs Vitoller said, 'Why does he need a home?'
'He hasn't got one,' said Granny. 'At least, not one where he would be welcome.'and nimble fingers.'Mrs Vitoller,' she said eventually, 'may I make so bold as to ask if your union has been blessed with fruit?'The couple looked blank.'She means—' Nanny Ogg began.'No, I see,' said Mrs Vitoller, quietly. 'No. We had a little girl once.'A small cloud hung over the table. For a second or two Vitoller looked merely human-sized, and much older. He stared at the small pile of cash in front of him.'Only, you see, there is this child,' said Granny, indicating the baby in Nanny Ogg's arms. 'And he needs a home.'The Vitollers stared. Then the man sighed.