"Much bigger than a family, yes, but --surprisingly like one, in its own way." One could certainly describe himself and Jefferson as warring siblings, in any case, and Lord knows Washington had tried in his way to be a surrogate father.

"It would, at least, be nice to know if my efforts lasted." He has a feeling they didn't, with Jefferson in power and Burr in the vice-presidency -- though he can't imagine what went on after his death. "Well. Perhaps I'll find out in this place," he continues, following along with Cassandra.