Aunt Mary's life hasn't been without sorrows and disappointments, but she had always weathered these difficulties, had always steadfastly adhered to her beliefs. Sometimes there had been temptations, as in every person's life, the possibility of compromise had presented itself. There had been conflicts - the conflict between desire for personal security and the wellbeing of others; personal happiness and the ideal of compassion; and this afternoon with Carla, she was remembering vividly each of these difficulties.