“Yes.that and other things,” said Peter, his face very solemn. “I can‘t tell it all to you. There were things he wanted to say to Su and me because we’re not coming back to Narnia.”
“Never?” cried Edmund and Lucy in dismay.
“Oh, you two are,” answered Peter. “At least, from what he said, I‘m pretty sure he means you to get back some day. But not Su and me. He says we’re getting too old.”
“Oh, Peter,” said Lucy. “What awful bad luck. Can you bear it?”
“Well, I think I can,” said Peter. “It‘s all rather different from what I thought. You’ll understand when it comes to your last time. But, quick, here are our things.”