Yes, the meeting of dear friends atones for the regret of separation; and like it so much enhances affection, that after absence one wonders how one has been able to stay away from them so long.
“I never threatened him and no Syrian intelligence officer has ever pointed a gun to his head.”
“I like to create what I call 'tablescapes.' It's so much more fun when you organize your table around a theme, don't you think?”