“And they’ll be well cared for, and respected, and when they’re released, there will be a celebration.”
“Which you won’t attend,” The Giver pointed out. “No, of course not, because I won’t even know about it.
By then I’ll be so busy with my own life. And Lily will, too.
So our children, if we have them, won’t know who their parents-of-parents are, either.
“It seems to work pretty well that way, doesn’t it? The way we do it in our community?” Jonas asked.
I just didn’t realize there was any other way, until I received that memory.” “It works,” The Giver agreed.
Jonas hesitated. “I certainly liked the memory, though. I can see why it’s your favorite.
I couldn’t quite get the word for the whole feeling of it, the feeling that was so strong in the room.”
“Love,” The Giver told him. Jonas repeated it. “Love.” It was a word and concept new to him.
They were both silent for a minute. Then Jonas said, “Giver?” “Yes?”
“I feel very foolish saying this. Very, very foolish.” “No need. Nothing is foolish here. Trust the memories and how they make you feel.”
“Well,” Jonas said, looking at the floor, “I know you don’t have the memory anymore, because you gave it to me,
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