1. Meanwhile, every day Tobit was keeping count of the time needed to travel to Rages and back. When the time was up and his son had not returned, Tobit said to his wife,
2. “What can be keeping him? Do you suppose Gabael has died? Maybe there is no one to give him the money.”
3. Tobit was very worried.
4. Then Anna said, “My son is dead. I'm sure of it.” She began to weep and to mourn for Tobias,
5. “Oh, my son, the joy of my life, why did I ever let you leave home?”
6. Tobit tried to comfort her. “Calm down, my dear,” he said. “Don't worry. He will be all right. Something unexpected is probably keeping them there longer than we counted on. Besides, his companion is a reliable man and a relative at that. Don't let yourself get so upset over him, dear. I'm sure he is already on his way home.”