The child cannot believe that these stronger, cleverer creatures have not the power to relieve its pain.And the hope of relief and the expressions of sympathy as the mother rubs it comfort it.

• 小孩不相信家中最有力、最聪明的人会没有办法帮助他消除疼痛，于是减轻痛苦的希望，母亲抚摸他的红肿处时的同情都安慰着他。